Area Analysis Epping Forest, London

IG7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IG7 postcode area.

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Population

23,489

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,780 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
workEmployment
4/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG7 combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£669k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £669k. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.

home £669,950 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG7 is a postcode district in Epping Forest, London, covering 495 active and 149 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IG7 (27%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors (16%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes IG7 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IG7 are around £669k, up 10.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IG7 at 197 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IG7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.2%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1757
Vehicle crime635
Anti-social behaviour560
Criminal damage and arson319
Public order315

school Local Schools

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Manford Primary School

Good440 pupils
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Coppice Primary School

Good437 pupils
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Limes Farm Junior School

Good155 pupils
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West Hatch High School

Good1396 pupils
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Chigwell Primary Academy

Good239 pupils
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Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils
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Chigwell Row Infant School

Inadequate63 pupils
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Wells Park School

Outstanding

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Hainault Forest Community Centre
  • Hainault Forest Golf Club (Private)
  • The Forester Public House
  • Chigwell Golf Club Ltd
  • Chigwell Hall
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Five O'Clock
  • Luxborough Lake Cafe
  • 1856 Cafe and Barn
  • Hainault Cafe
  • Tad in the Hole Diner
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza
  • Manford House
  • The Brothers Fish Bar
  • Chigwell Chinese
  • Chigwell Tandoori
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Chigwell Cupboard
  • Supermarket
  • Brook House Pharmacy
  • Chigwell Health Foods
  • Delicacy
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Londis Supermarket
  • Tesco