Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

QUEENS ROAD, IG9 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, IG9 5AX.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG9 5AX 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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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IG9 5AX is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 46.3% year-on-year.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, IG9 5AX offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £773k, up 46.3% 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 IG9 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00110463 (shared with 12 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 5AX. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.9%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 979,000

2 sales · Mean £ 979,000

Detached

£ 665,000

4 sales · Mean £ 721,250

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

IG9 5AX has low crime rates — 24 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 offences62
Vehicle crime35
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Good410 pupils0.4 km
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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Good379 pupils1.0 km
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Wells Primary School

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

Good445 pupils1.3 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Brooms Newsagent0.7 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.1 km
  • Warren Wood Service Station0.9 km
  • KGN Training LTD0.2 km
  • Queens Food and Wine0.8 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bedford House Community Association0.3 km
  • Railway Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • St Johns Centenary Hall0.4 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis0.5 km
  • Krz Evolution0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Your Pizza0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Gosht0.1 km
  • Locanda Da Luigi0.1 km
  • Prezzo0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Shikha Indian Takeaway0.1 km
  • Ming Garden Take-away0.7 km
  • My Spice Kitchen0.1 km
  • Slice of Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford1.9 km
  • Highams Park3.1 km
  • Wood Street5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.1 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • Westbury Road0.2 km
  • Stag Lane0.2 km
  • Russell Road0.2 km