IG10 1HZ is a sought-after residential area on York Hill, 0.6km from Baldwin's Hill in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton St John's ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG10, IG10 1HZ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. 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 44 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 rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £648k, down 32.7% 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 1HZ are sourced from Output Area E00110674 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK HILL, IG10 1HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK HILL, IG10 1HZ.
322
44
£ 61,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1HZ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG10 1HZ combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£648k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £648k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 32.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1HZ. The average age is 43.5. 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
Terraced
£ 525,000
3 sales · Mean £ 508,333
Semi-Detached
£ 672,500
6 sales · Mean £ 676,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG10 1HZ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Staples Road Primary School
Oak View School
Roding Valley High School
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.7 km
- COOK0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- The Card Factory0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Loughton Masonic Hall1.0 km
- The Holly Bush1.0 km
- The Victoria Tavern0.8 km
- Loughton Cricket Club0.3 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Cafe Cassea0.5 km
- Molens0.8 km
- Symbel Restaurant0.8 km
- T & G's Tapas Bar and Bistro1.0 km
- Wagon Boulangerie0.8 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Mooboo0.7 km
- Morley's0.5 km
- New Hong Kong0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 61 York Hill0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford4.0 km
- Brimsdown6.2 km
- Enfield Lock6.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Uplands0.3 km
- Church Close0.3 km
- The Uplands0.3 km
- Church Close0.4 km
- Loughton Library0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101HZ · Data under Open Government Licence