IG10 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Spareleaze Hill, 0.6km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton St Mary's ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG10, IG10 1BT offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Epping Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.5M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for IG10 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00110691 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPARELEAZE HILL, IG10 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARELEAZE HILL, IG10 1BT.
466
49
£ 61,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. IG10 1BT's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £1.5M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1BT. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,675,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG10 1BT has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Roding Valley High School
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School
Oak View School
Staples Road Primary School
White Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Gary Confectionery0.8 km
- Baylis News0.7 km
- Bosworths Family Butchers0.6 km
- Cafe Hope, St Marys Church0.5 km
- Majestic Wine0.5 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Last Post0.5 km
- Lopping Hall0.6 km
- Loughton Club0.6 km
- Loughton Masonic Hall0.7 km
- The Black Deer0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Eight Rocks Deli And Wine0.5 km
- Forest Tandoori0.6 km
- Gods Own Pizza0.7 km
- Kaspas Desserts0.5 km
- Starbucks0.4 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Gulloti Cafe0.7 km
- Spicy Tandoori0.7 km
- Jasmine0.9 km
- Mooboo0.5 km
- Morley's0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 61 York Hill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford3.9 km
- Highams Park6.0 km
- Brimsdown6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Alderton Hall Lane0.2 km
- Alderton Hall Lane0.2 km
- Church Lane0.3 km
- Church Lane0.3 km
- Brook Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101BT · Data under Open Government Licence