Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

IG7 6NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG7 6NN.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 64,900 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IG7 6NN is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

IG7 6NN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.0km from Chigwell Row in Epping Forest. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chigwell Row ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

This is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IG7 6NN are sourced from Output Area E00110477 (shared with 5 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 IG7 6NN. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 0%
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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)

IG7 6NN 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime10
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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Wells Park School

Outstanding0.0 km
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Manford Primary School

Good440 pupils0.7 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good437 pupils0.9 km
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John Bramston Primary School

Good433 pupils1.2 km
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Forest Academy

Good672 pupils1.2 km
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Limes Farm Junior School

Good155 pupils1.3 km
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Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Delicacy0.8 km
  • Green Olive and Lemon0.8 km
  • Newsagent0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Hallmark Celebrate0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Gourmet Shiish0.8 km
  • Hainault Cafe0.8 km
  • Chunky Panda0.8 km
  • Indian Ocean0.8 km
  • Maibels0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • The Brothers Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
  • Manor (Chinese Food Takeaway)0.8 km
  • Manford House0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hainault Forest Community Centre0.8 km
  • The Forester Public House0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park4.4 km
  • Chadwell Heath5.5 km
  • Goodmayes5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • High View School Lane0.2 km
  • High View School Lane0.2 km