Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

SHELLEY GROVE, IG10 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELLEY GROVE, IG10 1BY.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 61,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG10 1BY 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.

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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG10 1BY combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£1.8M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 34.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG10 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Shelley Grove, 0.5km 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 1BY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.8M, down 34.3% year-on-year. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00110690 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1BY. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.0%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,260,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,545,432

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IG10 1BY is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences72
Shoplifting66
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order19
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Roding Valley High School

Good1420 pupils0.5 km
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The Alderton Junior School

Good243 pupils0.7 km
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The Alderton Infant School

Good167 pupils0.7 km
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Staples Road Primary School

Good603 pupils0.7 km
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Oak View School

Good126 pupils0.7 km
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White Bridge Primary School

Good416 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Oakwood Wines0.9 km
  • Wood Stock Foods0.4 km
  • Argos Ltd0.6 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.4 km
  • COOK0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Carpenters Arms Public House0.6 km
  • LBC Golds Lunch Club0.8 km
  • Quindici0.5 km
  • The Standard0.5 km
  • Wesley Cafe0.4 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • 13 Barfields0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Atesh Grill X Bar0.4 km
  • Aura0.5 km
  • Bishops0.4 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chunkyz0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Papa Johns0.4 km
  • The Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • 61 York Hill0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford3.8 km
  • Highams Park5.9 km
  • Brimsdown6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Traps Hill Library0.3 km
  • Alderton Hall Lane0.3 km
  • Alderton Hall Lane0.3 km
  • Loughton Library0.3 km
  • Church Lane0.3 km