IG10 1DX is a well-regarded residential area on Forest Road, 0.1km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton Forest ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG10, IG10 1DX offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £529k, down 26.0% 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00110647 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST ROAD, IG10 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, IG10 1DX.
327
41
£ 67,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1DX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IG10 1DX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £529k, 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £529k. Property prices are trending down 26.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1DX. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 482,500
4 sales · Mean £ 493,750
Semi-Detached
£ 718,000
1 sales · Mean £ 718,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG10 1DX is moderate at 78 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
16 nearby- Wood Stock Foods0.2 km
- Argos Ltd0.4 km
- Boots the Chemist0.2 km
- COOK0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- + 11 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
- Bishops0.1 km
- Cafe Caribbean0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chunkyz0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- The Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 61 York Hill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford3.3 km
- Highams Park5.6 km
- Brimsdown5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Road0.1 km
- Forest Road0.1 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- Traps Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101DX · Data under Open Government Licence