Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

FOREST EDGE, IG9 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST EDGE, IG9 5AB.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG9 5AB 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IG9 5AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

IG9 5AB is a sought-after residential area on Forest Edge, 0.6km from Buckhurst Hill in Buckhurst Hill. Administratively it sits within Buckhurst Hill West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG9, IG9 5AB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 IG9 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00110465 (shared with 11 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 IG9 5AB. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 785,000

9 sales · Mean £ 807,666

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

IG9 5AB has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences58
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order12
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Good410 pupils1.2 km
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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils1.3 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.5 km
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Ray Lodge Primary School

Outstanding672 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • KGN Training LTD0.7 km
  • Queens Food and Wine0.5 km
  • S.H. Easter Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Safedale Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Shell Buckhurst Hill1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Frothy Coffee0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Legends Cafe0.5 km
  • Your Pizza0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ming Garden Take-away0.5 km
  • Thai Fiesta0.4 km
  • Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Shikha Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • My Spice Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Saint James United Reformed Church1.0 km
  • Loughton Rugby Football Club0.3 km
  • Monkhams Inn0.3 km
  • Roding Valley Hall0.4 km
  • The Three Colts0.4 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford2.8 km
  • Highams Park3.3 km
  • Wood Street4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Birch Close0.2 km
  • Oak Rise0.2 km
  • Monkhams Inn0.3 km
  • Monkhams Inn0.3 km
  • Cedar Close0.4 km