IG9 5EH is a sought-after residential area on Knighton Place, 0.6km from Woodford Wells 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 5EH offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Epping Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5EH are sourced from Output Area E00110451 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNIGHTON PLACE, IG9 5EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIGHTON PLACE, IG9 5EH.
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39
£ 63,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG9 5EH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG9 5EH combines high owner-occupation (62%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG9 5EH. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG9 5EH has low crime rates — 22 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
Wells Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Trinity Catholic High School
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Heathcote School & Science College
Whitehall Primary School
Woodford Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Brooms Newsagent0.9 km
- Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.4 km
- Buckhurst Hill Underground Station1.0 km
- Buckhurst Hill Store0.8 km
- KGN Training LTD0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bedford House Community Association0.7 km
- Railway Bar & Grill1.0 km
- St Johns Centenary Hall0.7 km
- Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis0.7 km
- Saint James United Reformed Church0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Your Pizza0.7 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Gosht0.4 km
- Locanda Da Luigi0.4 km
- Prezzo0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.9 km
- Shikha Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- My Spice Kitchen0.4 km
- Slice of Ltd0.5 km
- Ming Garden Take-away0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford1.9 km
- Highams Park2.7 km
- Wood Street4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stag Lane0.2 km
- Stag Lane0.3 km
- The Green0.4 km
- The Green0.4 km
- Russell Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IG95EH · Data under Open Government Licence