Living in IG6, Redbridge
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IG6 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 IG6
72 recorded home sales on the streets around central IG6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £510,000 and a range from £200,000 to £802,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 FENCEPIECE ROAD, IG6 2LY | terraced | £500,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 49 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, IG6 1PE | terraced | £475,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 39 WAVERLEY GARDENS, IG6 1PJ | terraced | £665,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 1 WESTMINSTER GARDENS, IG6 1PL | terraced | £570,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| FLAT 48 OAKSIDE COURT FENCEPIECE ROAD, IG6 2PH | flat-maisonette | £323,935 | 2026-03-27 |
| 28 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, IG6 1PE | semi-detached | £650,000 | 2026-03-27 |
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
78 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Valentines High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Clore Tikva School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Mossford Green Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Avanti Court Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Ilford County High School | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
46 state primary and 15 state secondary schools within range, plus 7 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
7 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Apex Primary School, Apex Secondary School for Boys, Apex Secondary School for Girls, Beehive Preparatory School, Chigwell School, Eastcourt Independent School and others.
All 7 fee-paying schools near IG6, 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 | 19.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.0% |
| Skilled trades | 13.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
304 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IG6 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 IG6
What is the average house price in IG6?
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 IG6?
Prices in Redbridge are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IG6?
The median of 72 recorded sales around central IG6 in the last 2 years is £510,000, ranging from £200,000 to £802,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IG6?
78 schools sit within 3 miles of central IG6, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IG6?
304 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IG6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IG6 at risk of flooding?
Central IG6 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 IG6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £510,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 304 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IG6 safe?
304 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IG6 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? IG6 or IG5, IG6 or IG2, IG6 or IG7.
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