Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

PRINCES ROAD, IG9 5DZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

285

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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 5DZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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Area Character

IG9 5DZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £706k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £706k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.

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

IG9 5DZ is a sought-after residential area on Princes 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 5DZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £706k, down 10.1% 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 5DZ are sourced from Output Area E00110466 (shared with 9 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 5DZ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.9%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 775,000

13 sales · Mean £ 751,307

Semi-Detached

£ 655,000

4 sales · Mean £ 676,250

Detached

£ 630,000

3 sales · Mean £ 635,000

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

IG9 5DZ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences51
Vehicle crime26
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Good410 pupils0.7 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Brooms Newsagent0.2 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.4 km
  • Halyard Coffee Shop (Kiosk)0.4 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Underground Station0.3 km
  • KGN Training LTD0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bedford House Community Association0.4 km
  • Railway Bar & Grill0.3 km
  • St Johns Centenary Hall0.7 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
  • Gosht0.4 km
  • Locanda Da Luigi0.4 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 Takeaway0.4 km
  • Thai Fiesta0.8 km
  • Ming Garden Take-away0.2 km
  • My Spice Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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