IG9 5FE is a sought-after residential area on Brook Road, 1.0km 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 5FE offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £724k. 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 5FE are sourced from Output Area E00110452 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK ROAD, IG9 5FE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK ROAD, IG9 5FE.
375
41
£ 63,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG9 5FE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
IG9 5FE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £724k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £724k 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 5FE. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 712,500
2 sales · Mean £ 712,500
Semi-Detached
£ 687,500
4 sales · Mean £ 690,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG9 5FE has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Whitehall Primary School
Heathcote School & Science College
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Wells Primary School
Trinity Catholic High School
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Buckhurst Hill Store0.5 km
- Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.6 km
- Warren Wood Service Station0.5 km
- KGN Training LTD0.7 km
- Shell Buckhurst Hill0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Royal Forest Brewers Fayre1.0 km
- Bedford House Community Association0.7 km
- St Johns Centenary Hall0.4 km
- The Connaught Club1.0 km
- The Queen Elizabeth0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- My Spice Kitchen0.6 km
- Slice of Ltd0.8 km
- Shikha Indian Takeaway0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Your Pizza1.0 km
- Gosht0.6 km
- Locanda Da Luigi0.6 km
- Soiree1.0 km
- Tandoor at The Chambers0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford1.4 km
- Highams Park3.0 km
- Ponders End4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Road0.3 km
- Russell Road0.4 km
- The Green0.4 km
- Stag Lane0.4 km
- The Green0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG95FE · Data under Open Government Licence