Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

PRINCES ROAD, IG9 5DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES ROAD, IG9 5DT.

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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 5DT 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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5/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

IG9 5DT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £380k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.

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

IG9 5DT is a sought-after residential area on Princes Road, 0.4km 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 5DT 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 8.8% 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 5DT 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 5DT. 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

£ 380,000

9 sales · Mean £ 354,722

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

IG9 5DT has low crime rates — 33 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 offences46
Vehicle crime37
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order8

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 pupils0.8 km
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Wells Primary School

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

Good445 pupils1.4 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Brooms Newsagent0.5 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.2 km
  • Halyard Coffee Shop (Kiosk)0.6 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Underground Station0.6 km
  • KGN Training LTD0.1 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bedford House Community Association0.3 km
  • Railway Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • St Johns Centenary Hall0.6 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Junior Sports Club1.0 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure Ltd1.0 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Your Pizza0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Gosht0.2 km
  • Locanda Da Luigi0.2 km
  • Prezzo0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Shikha Indian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Thai Fiesta0.9 km
  • Ming Garden Take-away0.5 km
  • My Spice Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford2.2 km
  • Highams Park3.2 km
  • Wood Street5.0 km

Bus Stops

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