IG9 5DW 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 5DW offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 £783k. 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 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00110464 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES ROAD, IG9 5DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES ROAD, IG9 5DW.
305
42
£ 63,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG9 5DW 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. IG9 5DW's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £783k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £783k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG9 5DW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 880,000
3 sales · Mean £ 795,000
Semi-Detached
£ 772,500
2 sales · Mean £ 772,500
Flat
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG9 5DW 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.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Wells Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Trinity Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Brooms Newsagent0.5 km
- Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.1 km
- KGN Training LTD0.1 km
- Queens Food and Wine0.7 km
- S.H. Easter Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bedford House Community Association0.3 km
- Railway Bar & Grill0.6 km
- St Johns Centenary Hall0.5 km
- Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis0.7 km
- Saint James United Reformed Church0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Your Pizza0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Gosht0.1 km
- Locanda Da Luigi0.1 km
- Prezzo0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.5 km
- Shikha Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- Ming Garden Take-away0.5 km
- Thai Fiesta1.0 km
- My Spice Kitchen0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford2.1 km
- Highams Park3.1 km
- Wood Street5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Westbury Road0.2 km
- Westbury Road0.3 km
- The Green0.3 km
- The Green0.3 km
- Stag Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG95DW · Data under Open Government Licence