Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

QUEENS ROAD, IG9 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

305

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG9 5BJ 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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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG9 5BJ combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£574k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £574k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 50.8% year-on-year.

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

IG9 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on Queens Road, 0.3km from Buckhurst Hill in Buckhurst Hill. Administratively it sits within Buckhurst Hill West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, IG9 5BJ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £574k, up 50.8% 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 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00110464 (shared with 10 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 5BJ. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 452,500

10 sales · Mean £ 413,800

Terraced

£ 750,000

3 sales · Mean £ 826,666

Semi-Detached

£ 980,000

3 sales · Mean £ 978,333

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

IG9 5BJ has low crime rates — 29 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 offences52
Vehicle crime30
Burglary11
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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

Good410 pupils0.5 km
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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.8 km
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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils1.4 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.5 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Brooms Newsagent0.4 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.1 km
  • KGN Training LTD0.0 km
  • Queens Food and Wine0.6 km
  • S.H. Easter Pharmacy1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bedford House Community Association0.2 km
  • Railway Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • St Johns Centenary Hall0.5 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Junior Sports Club0.9 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Your Pizza0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Gosht0.1 km
  • Locanda Da Luigi0.1 km
  • Prezzo0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Shikha Indian Takeaway0.1 km
  • Ming Garden Take-away0.4 km
  • Thai Fiesta1.0 km
  • My Spice Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford2.2 km
  • Highams Park3.3 km
  • Wood Street5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbury Road0.2 km
  • Westbury Road0.2 km
  • Roebuck Lane0.3 km
  • The Green0.4 km
  • The Green0.4 km