IG10 1DR is a well-regarded residential area on Forest Road, 0.1km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton St Mary's ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
For serious buyers, IG10 1DR is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG10 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00110689 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST ROAD, IG10 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, IG10 1DR.
400
47
£ 61,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1DR 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IG10 1DR — age 47, 76% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1DR. The average age is 46.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG10 1DR is moderate at 77 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.
school Local Schools
Roding Valley High School
Staples Road Primary School
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School
Oak View School
White Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Wood Stock Foods0.1 km
- Argos Ltd0.3 km
- Boots the Chemist0.2 km
- COOK0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Carpenters Arms Public House0.2 km
- LBC Golds Lunch Club0.4 km
- Quindici0.6 km
- The Standard0.1 km
- Wesley Cafe0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Atesh Grill X Bar0.4 km
- Aura0.2 km
- Bishops0.0 km
- Cafe Caribbean0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chunkyz0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- The Charcoal Grill0.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 61 York Hill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford3.4 km
- Highams Park5.6 km
- Brimsdown5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Road0.0 km
- Forest Road0.1 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- Traps Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101DR · Data under Open Government Licence