Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

FOREST ROAD, IG10 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, IG10 1EQ.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 67,600 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG10 1EQ 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG10 1EQ combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£526k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £526k. Property prices are trending up 43.2% year-on-year.

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

IG10 1EQ is a well-regarded residential area on Forest Road, 0.2km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton Forest ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, IG10 1EQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £526k, up 43.2% 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00110646 (shared with 7 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 1EQ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 39%
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

Terraced

£ 513,500

12 sales · Mean £ 520,750

Flat

£ 563,500

2 sales · Mean £ 563,500

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

2 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

Crime around IG10 1EQ is moderate at 62 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 offences84
Shoplifting68
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order26
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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Staples Road Primary School

Good603 pupils0.4 km
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Roding Valley High School

Good1420 pupils0.6 km
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Oak View School

Good126 pupils1.2 km
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The Alderton Junior School

Good243 pupils1.2 km
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The Alderton Infant School

Good167 pupils1.2 km
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White Bridge Primary School

Good416 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Wood Stock Foods0.2 km
  • Baylis News0.4 km
  • Bosworths Family Butchers0.6 km
  • Cafe Hope, St Marys Church0.2 km
  • Majestic Wine0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Carpenters Arms Public House0.1 km
  • LBC Golds Lunch Club0.5 km
  • Quindici0.5 km
  • The Standard0.2 km
  • Wesley Cafe0.3 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Atesh Grill X Bar0.3 km
  • Aura0.3 km
  • Bishops0.2 km
  • Cafe Caribbean0.3 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Chunkyz0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • The Charcoal Grill0.1 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • 61 York Hill0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford3.4 km
  • Highams Park5.7 km
  • Brimsdown5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Road0.2 km
  • Forest Road0.2 km
  • Traps Hill0.3 km
  • Traps Hill0.3 km
  • Traps Hill Library0.4 km