Fairlop area report

Highlights

Fairlop is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 12,856. The median property price stands at £499,000, with 207 sales recorded in the past 12 months and a 5-year growth of 11.7%. Detached homes command a median of £747,500, semi-detached at £565,000, terraced at £495,000, and flats at £331,500. The area has moderate air quality, with nitrogen dioxide at 14.8 micrograms per cubic metre and particulate matter at 8.0. Flood risk is negligible. About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Fairlop. The median age is 36.8 years, with 62.5% of homes owner-occupied. The population is ethnically diverse: 48.8% White, 34.3% Asian, 7.6% Black, 4.7% Mixed, and 4.7% Other. Educational attainment is reasonably strong, with 38.0% of residents aged 16+ educated to level 4 and above. Broadband coverage is extensive, with 99.8% superfast availability and 85.1% gigabit-capable. The area falls within the London Borough of Redbridge, which is Labour-controlled.

Data updated 2026/2025. Fairlop, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Fairlop’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within London, Fairlop ranks 13th cheapest of 33, 8th safest and 25th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £499,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Fairlop have risen 12% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 12,856 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) Across this district

About 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Fairlop (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 6 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 6).

Schools

• 87% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• ≈17 min fastest train to London (OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS), 2026) This district
• 85% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 4.8% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/fairlop.

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Nearby areas we cover: Barkingside, Hainault, Clayhall.