Living in IG2, Redbridge
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IG2 in Redbridge. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Redbridge: £495,977, up 3.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around IG2
92 recorded home sales on the streets around central IG2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £500,000 and a range from £96,250 to £740,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PLYMOUTH TERRACE, IG2 7RG | terraced | £385,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 15 ABBEY ROAD, IG2 7NE | flat-maisonette | £270,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| FLAT 55 REGAL HOUSE ROYAL CRESCENT, IG2 7JY | flat-maisonette | £170,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 36 NETLEY ROAD, IG2 7NR | terraced | £380,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 81 ARDWELL AVENUE, IG6 1AP | terraced | £660,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 PLYMOUTH TERRACE, IG2 7RG | terraced | £410,000 | 2026-05-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
107 schools within 3 miles , of which 97% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Valentines High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Sheringham Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Loxford School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Monega Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
67 state primary and 21 state secondary schools within range, plus 8 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
8 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Madina School for Girls, Apex Primary School, Apex Secondary School for Boys, Apex Secondary School for Girls, Beehive Preparatory School, Eastcourt Independent School and others.
All 8 fee-paying schools near IG2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 29.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
489 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IG2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Redbridge's figures.
Common questions about IG2
What is the average house price in IG2?
The average sold price in Redbridge is £495,977 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IG2?
Prices in Redbridge are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IG2?
The median of 92 recorded sales around central IG2 in the last 2 years is £500,000, ranging from £96,250 to £740,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IG2?
107 schools sit within 3 miles of central IG2, and 97% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IG2?
489 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IG2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IG2 at risk of flooding?
Central IG2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IG2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 97% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £500,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 489 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IG2 safe?
489 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IG2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? IG2 or IG1, IG2 or IG3, IG2 or IG5.
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