IG10 1AF is a well-regarded residential area on Priory Road, 0.2km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton St Mary's ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG10, IG10 1AF offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £845k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG10 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00110689 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY ROAD, IG10 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY ROAD, IG10 1AF.
400
47
£ 61,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG10 1AF combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£845k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £845k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1AF. The average age is 46.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 742,000
6 sales · Mean £ 731,500
Terraced
£ 595,000
1 sales · Mean £ 595,000
Flat
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG10 1AF is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Roding Valley High School
Staples Road Primary School
Oak View School
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School
White Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Wood Stock Foods0.1 km
- Argos Ltd0.4 km
- Boots the Chemist0.1 km
- COOK0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Carpenters Arms Public House0.3 km
- LBC Golds Lunch Club0.5 km
- Quindici0.5 km
- The Standard0.2 km
- Wesley Cafe0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Atesh Grill X Bar0.3 km
- Aura0.3 km
- Bishops0.2 km
- Cafe Caribbean0.3 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chunkyz0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- The Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 61 York Hill0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford3.5 km
- Highams Park5.8 km
- Brimsdown6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Road0.1 km
- Forest Road0.1 km
- Traps Hill0.2 km
- Traps Hill Library0.2 km
- Traps Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101AF · Data under Open Government Licence