Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

ST NICHOLAS PLACE, IG10 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST NICHOLAS PLACE, IG10 1BF.

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Population

515

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 61,800 /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: IG10 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG10 1BF combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£506k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 41.1% year-on-year.

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

IG10 1BF is a safe, established residential area on St Nicholas Place, 1.1km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton St Mary's ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, IG10 1BF represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £506k, up 41.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG10 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00110686 (shared with 8 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 IG10 1BF. 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

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 582,000

3 sales · Mean £ 580,666

Terraced

£ 450,000

9 sales · Mean £ 460,611

Detached

£ 537,500

5 sales · Mean £ 523,890

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

IG10 1BF 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 offences82
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft11
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Oak View School

Good126 pupils0.1 km
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The Alderton Infant School

Good167 pupils0.6 km
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The Alderton Junior School

Good243 pupils0.6 km
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Staples Road Primary School

Good603 pupils1.0 km
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Roding Valley High School

Good1420 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery

Good489 pupils1.1 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good1.3 km
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Debden Park High School

Outstanding1044 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Loughton Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.9 km
  • Quindici0.8 km
  • Wesley Cafe0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Esso/Rontec0.7 km
  • Goldings Hill Off Licence1.0 km
  • Loughton Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Nisa Local Costcutter1.0 km
  • The Original Factory Shop1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Cafe Mosaic0.9 km
  • Gourmet Kebab Kitchen1.0 km
  • Hillside Tandoori0.7 km
  • Zizzi0.7 km
  • Kay Campling/ Campling Foods0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • New Hong Kong0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • 61 York Hill0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford4.4 km
  • Highams Park6.5 km
  • Brimsdown6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Oak View School0.1 km
  • Oak View School0.1 km
  • Durnell Way0.2 km
  • Durnell Way0.2 km
  • Alderton Rise0.3 km