IG10 1BW is a well-regarded residential area on Brook 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 1BW offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for IG10 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00110689 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK ROAD, IG10 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK ROAD, IG10 1BW.
400
47
£ 61,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1BW 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
IG10 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.2M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1BW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,578,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,387,666
Semi-Detached
£ 850,000
3 sales · Mean £ 834,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG10 1BW is moderate at 65 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
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School
White Bridge Primary School
Oak View School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Oakwood Wines0.8 km
- Wood Stock Foods0.3 km
- Argos Ltd0.2 km
- Boots the Chemist0.4 km
- COOK0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Carpenters Arms Public House0.5 km
- LBC Golds Lunch Club0.4 km
- Quindici0.7 km
- The Standard0.2 km
- Wesley Cafe0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Atesh Grill X Bar0.5 km
- Aura0.2 km
- Bishops0.2 km
- Cafe Caribbean0.5 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chunkyz0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- The Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford3.4 km
- Highams Park5.6 km
- Brimsdown6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Road0.2 km
- Sainsburys Store0.2 km
- The Crown0.2 km
- The Crown0.2 km
- Forest Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101BW · Data under Open Government Licence