Benrek Close London, Redbridge
25 addresses across 4 postcodes (IG6), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22304822.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £390,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 12, D: 3).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Redbridge costs £2,295 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 78% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Claybury Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 41 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fence Piece Road Medical Centre, about 360 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 48 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £387,500 | £387,500 | £387,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £291,000 | £277,000 | £305,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £126,250 | £125,000 | £127,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2024 | FLAT 13, OXFORD HOUSE IG6 2QL | Flat or maisonette | £390,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jul 2012 | 6 IG6 2QL | Detached | £387,500 | |
| 12 Jul 2010 | 8 IG6 2QL | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2008 | 5 IG6 2QL | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2007 | FLAT 12, OXFORD HOUSE IG6 2QL | Flat or maisonette | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Jun 2005 | FLAT 13, OXFORD HOUSE IG6 2QL | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 May 2004 | 4 IG6 2QL | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 14 May 2004 | FLAT 12, OXFORD HOUSE IG6 2QL | Flat or maisonette | £277,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 23 Apr 2003 | FLAT 13, OXFORD HOUSE IG6 2QL | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 Jul 1998 | 5 IG6 2QL | Semi-detached | £147,000 | |
| 30 Aug 1995 | 2 IG6 2QL | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 12 Apr 1995 | 4 IG6 2QL | Semi-detached | £125,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: Flat (7); House, semi-detached (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2007-2011 (6); 2003-2006 (4); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (8); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 1 REGENT MEWS, BENREK CLOSE
- 2, Regent Mews, Benrek Close
- 3 Benrek Close
- 3, Regent Mews, Benrek Close
- 4, Regent Mews, Benrek Close
- 6, Benrek Close
- 7 Benrek Close
- 8, Benrek Close
- Flat 1 Peterman Court, Benrek Close
- Flat 2, Peterman Court, Benrek Close
- Flat 3 Peterman Court, Benrek Close
- Flat 4, Peterman Court, Benrek Close
- Flat 5 Peterman Court, Benrek Close
- Flat 6 Peterman Court, Benrek Close
- Flat 12, Oxford House, Benrek Close
- Flat 13, Oxford House, Benrek Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Redbridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,295 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,530 | £1,785 | £2,040 | £2,295 | £2,804 | £3,314 | £3,824 | £4,589 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (35% of about 1,460 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Claybury (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Rear of 115-127 Fencepice Road, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Rear of 115-127 Fencepice Road, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 11A Newhaven Square, High Street: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 11A Newhaven Square, High Street: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Fullwell Cross Health Centre Fencepiece Road Barkingside, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Fullwell Cross Health Centre Fencepiece Road Barkingside, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Coral Bingo Club 2a Fairlop Road Barkingside, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Coral Bingo Club 2a Fairlop Road Barkingside, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG6 2QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| IG6 2QB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IG6 2FG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IG6 2GD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 41 m and 43 m above sea level (42 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG6 2FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IG6 2GD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IG6 2QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IG6 2QL | 100% | 78% | 78% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Seven Kings 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Goodmayes 4.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Fairlop Underground Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hainault Underground Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Barkingside Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Benrek Close Fulwell Cross | 50 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Car parks | Fairlop Station Car Park (TfL) | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 33.6 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fence Piece Road Medical Centre | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fencepiece Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tomswood Hill (Dental Surgery) | 180 m |
| Hospital | Roding Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Barkingside Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Fencepiece Road Cashzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Claybury Park 79 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakfield Playing Fields 20 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fullwell Avenue Allotments 2.7 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 80 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Hill Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Cocked Hat Plantation | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Fairlop Waters | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Lincoln Island | Island | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Dog Kennel Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 25 |
4 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Redbridge: see them on the Redbridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 110 m | No published inspection |
| Clore Tikva School Jewish | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ilford County High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King Solomon High School Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mossford Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Limes Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Caterham High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avanti Court Primary School Hindu | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlop Primary School IG6 2LJ | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Tomswood Lodge IG6 2QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Little Acorns Childrens Club IG6 2LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| The Old Maypole Public House IG6 2NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| New Rush Hall School IG6 2LB | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Stop n Go IG6 2LB | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Charcoal Grill IG6 2LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Meduolis Ltd IG6 2LB | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cherry Land Patisserie IG6 2LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Sellan Food and Wine IG6 2LD | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Co-op IG6 2LD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Colvin Gardens (20); On or near Benrek Close (11); On or near Hoveton Way (4); On or near Tomswood Hill (4); On or near Ludham Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 21% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Meduolis Ltd (retailers - other, IG6 2LB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 4 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- IG6 2QL: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- IG6 2QB: 8 addresses
- IG6 2FG: 6 addresses
- IG6 2GD: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wroxham Way · Stalham Way · Ludham Close · Martham Close · Hoveton Way · Brunswick Gardens · Carrick Drive · Hanover Gardens · Greenwood Gardens · Acle Close · Cumberland Close · Kingsley Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.