ilford IG6 Postcodes
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Ilford (IG6)
The IG6 postcode area is located in the Ilford postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 757 individual postcodes.
There are 4 electoral wards in the IG6 postcode area, including Barking, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Ilford, Loughton, Woodford Green which come under the local authority of the Redbridge Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in IG6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of IG6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
IG6 postcode covers Hainault and Fairlop in the Ilford district of East London. It enjoys a diverse array of lifestyles, with residents ranging from affluent families to inner-city lifestyle seekers.
The area benefits from excellent transport links via the nearby Hainault tube station which is on the Central Line, and benefits from 2 National Rail train services, Ilford to London Liverpool Street via Seven Kings and Hainault to London Stratford via Woodford Station. It's also located close to the M11 and A406.
Hainault and Fairlop is a popular shopping area, home to the popular Beal's Department Store, with many international brands including Lush, Mac and Urban Decay. Other local stores include Money Supermarket, Boots, Argos, Currys PC World and a range of independent outlets. It is also home to the Valentines Mansion, a former Georgian manor house and park which is home to a summer music festival every year.
The local education setting is good, with a variety of both state and private schools to choose from. Popular state primary schools include Woodlands Primary and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary, both with good Ofsted reports. Private schools include Edge Vales Prep, Fairlop Primary and Exquisite Tutoring. Popular secondary schools include St Martins Catholic School, St. Bonaventures Catholic School and Ilford County High School.
Hainault and Fairlop are also thriving business hubs with the popular Redbridge Business Centre in the area. It's home to a number of restaurants, cafes and pubs, as well as leisure centres, health clubs, churches and shopping centres.
The area is very diverse when it comes to people and communities, with a large Jewish community which has a number of synagogues based in the area, as well as many other religious groups such as the local Catholic and Seventh-day Adventist Churches.
Demographics
Greater London
IG6 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | IG6 |
| Postal Town | Ilford |
| MSOA Name | Redbridge 017 |
| LSOA Name | Redbridge 017B |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
IG6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of IG6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.