IG10 1BJ is a well-regarded residential area on Brooklyn Avenue, 0.3km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton St Mary's ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG10 1BJ offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG10 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00110693 (shared with 191 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKLYN AVENUE, IG10 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKLYN AVENUE, IG10 1BJ.
378
38
£ 61,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IG10 1BJ — age 38, 34% ownership, 63% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1BJ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG10 1BJ is moderate at 57 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
17 nearby- Wood Stock Foods0.1 km
- Argos Ltd0.5 km
- Boots the Chemist0.1 km
- COOK0.1 km
- Holland & Barrett0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Carpenters Arms Public House0.3 km
- LBC Golds Lunch Club0.6 km
- Quindici0.4 km
- The Standard0.3 km
- Wesley Cafe0.2 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- 13 Barfields1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Atesh Grill X Bar0.2 km
- Aura0.4 km
- Bishops0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chunkyz0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Papa Johns0.2 km
- The Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 61 York Hill0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford3.6 km
- Highams Park5.8 km
- Brimsdown6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Traps Hill0.1 km
- Traps Hill Library0.1 km
- Traps Hill0.2 km
- Forest Road0.2 km
- Loughton Library0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101BJ · Data under Open Government Licence