IG2 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the IG2 postcode district in Redbridge. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£495,947

Redbridge · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
2,820

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
8

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about IG2

The average home across Redbridge is worth about £495,947 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 2.4% over the last year.

Of 300 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in IG2, band D is the most common, and 66% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 2,820 crimes around the centre of IG2 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (910).

There are 8 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of IG2 in Redbridge, including Newbury Park Primary School.

The district covers the Aldborough, Barkingside, Cranbrook, Ilford Town ward areas.

Energy ratings in IG2
A
0 · 0%
B
5 · 1.7%
C
97 · 32.3%
D
164 · 54.7%
E
31 · 10.3%
F
2 · 0.7%
G
1 · 0.3%

Sample of 300 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in IG2, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£495,947
Detached
£1,118,713
Semi-detached
£700,286
Terraced
£550,453
Flat
£311,733

Prices changed +2.4% over the last year in Redbridge.

Recorded crime in IG2
Violence and sexual offences910
Anti-social behaviour548
Shoplifting296
Vehicle crime251
Other theft188
Public order155
Drugs102
Criminal damage and arson90
Burglary87

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near IG2

Primary

  • Newbury Park Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • St Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • Gearies Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Seven Kings SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi
  • Fullwood Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 mi

Secondary

  • Oaks Park High SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
  • Seven Kings SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi
  • Valentines High SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 mi
  • Apex Secondary School for GirlsNot rated · 1.0 mi
  • Apex Secondary School for BoysNot rated · 1.0 mi
Wards covered by IG2

Aldborough · Barkingside · Cranbrook · Ilford Town · Newbury · Valentines

Common questions about IG2

What is the average house price in IG2?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Redbridge at £495,947 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in IG2?

Detached £1,118,713, semi-detached £700,286, terraced £550,453, flats £311,733, based on the UK House Price Index for Redbridge.

Is IG2 a safe area?

Police recorded 2,820 crimes near the centre of IG2 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 910 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in IG2 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 300 certificates from IG2, with 66% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near IG2?

8 schools within a mile of the IG2 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Oaks Park High School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this IG2 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.