IG10 1HB is a well-regarded residential area on The Drive, 0.3km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton St Mary's ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
For serious buyers, IG10 1HB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £840k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG10 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00110687 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, IG10 1HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, IG10 1HB.
309
43
£ 61,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1HB 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
IG10 1HB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £840k, 94% 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 £840k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1HB. The average age is 42.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 767,500
4 sales · Mean £ 765,250
Semi-Detached
£ 806,500
4 sales · Mean £ 802,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG10 1HB is moderate at 67 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
Staples Road Primary School
Roding Valley High School
Oak View School
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School
White Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Wood Stock Foods0.2 km
- Baylis News0.5 km
- Bosworths Family Butchers0.5 km
- Cafe Hope, St Marys Church0.3 km
- Majestic Wine0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Carpenters Arms Public House0.1 km
- LBC Golds Lunch Club0.6 km
- Quindici0.4 km
- The Standard0.3 km
- Wesley Cafe0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Atesh Grill X Bar0.2 km
- Aura0.4 km
- Bishops0.2 km
- Cafe Caribbean0.2 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chunkyz0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.2 km
- The Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 61 York Hill0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford3.5 km
- Highams Park5.8 km
- Brimsdown5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Traps Hill0.2 km
- Traps Hill0.2 km
- Forest Road0.2 km
- Forest Road0.2 km
- Traps Hill Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101HB · Data under Open Government Licence