Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

ANDREWS CLOSE, IG9 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANDREWS CLOSE, IG9 5BL.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG9 5BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IG9 5BL's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £587k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £587k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.

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

IG9 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Andrews Close, 0.2km 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 5BL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £587k, down 20.2% 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00110462 (shared with 14 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 5BL. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 587,500

7 sales · Mean £ 597,285

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

IG9 5BL has low crime rates — 31 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 crime25
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.7 km
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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils1.5 km
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White Bridge Primary School

Good416 pupils1.6 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Brooms Newsagent0.3 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.3 km
  • KGN Training LTD0.2 km
  • Queens Food and Wine0.4 km
  • Safedale Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bedford House Community Association0.2 km
  • Railway Bar & Grill0.4 km
  • St Johns Centenary Hall0.6 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Junior Sports Club0.8 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure Ltd0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Your Pizza0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Gosht0.3 km
  • Locanda Da Luigi0.3 km
  • Prezzo0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Shikha Indian Takeaway0.3 km
  • Ming Garden Take-away0.3 km
  • Thai Fiesta1.0 km
  • My Spice Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford2.3 km
  • Highams Park3.4 km
  • Wood Street5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbury Road0.2 km
  • Roebuck Lane0.2 km
  • Westbury Road0.3 km
  • Roebuck Lane0.3 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Station0.4 km