IG10 1AL is a sought-after residential area on High Road, 0.4km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton St Mary's ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG10 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00110693 (shared with 191 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH ROAD, IG10 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, IG10 1AL.
378
38
£ 61,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IG10 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1AL. The average age is 37.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 265,000
5 sales · Mean £ 263,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG10 1AL is moderate at 54 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
Staples Road Primary School
Roding Valley High School
Oak View School
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School
White Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Wood Stock Foods0.2 km
- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- Boots the Chemist0.2 km
- COOK0.0 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Carpenters Arms Public House0.4 km
- LBC Golds Lunch Club0.8 km
- Quindici0.2 km
- The Standard0.5 km
- Wesley Cafe0.1 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Atesh Grill X Bar0.1 km
- Aura0.5 km
- Bishops0.4 km
- Cafe Caribbean0.1 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chunkyz0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.1 km
- The Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 61 York Hill0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford3.7 km
- Highams Park6.0 km
- Brimsdown6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Traps Hill0.0 km
- Traps Hill0.0 km
- Traps Hill Library0.1 km
- Loughton Library0.1 km
- Loughton Library0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101AL · Data under Open Government Licence