Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

THE UPLANDS, IG10 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE UPLANDS, IG10 1DS.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 61,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IG10 1DS 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.

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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IG10 1DS's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £439k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 6.6% year-on-year.

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

IG10 1DS is a sought-after residential area on The Uplands, 0.6km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton St Mary's ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, IG10 1DS is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £439k, up 6.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IG10 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00110684 (shared with 27 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 1DS. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 425,000

6 sales · Mean £ 437,666

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

Crime around IG10 1DS is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting66
Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order18
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Staples Road Primary School

Good603 pupils0.3 km
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Oak View School

Good126 pupils0.7 km
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Roding Valley High School

Good1420 pupils0.8 km
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The Alderton Junior School

Good243 pupils1.1 km
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The Alderton Infant School

Good167 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Wood Stock Foods0.4 km
  • Argos Ltd0.9 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.3 km
  • COOK0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.4 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Carpenters Arms Public House0.5 km
  • LBC Golds Lunch Club0.9 km
  • Quindici0.1 km
  • The Standard0.6 km
  • Wesley Cafe0.2 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • 13 Barfields1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Atesh Grill X Bar0.2 km
  • Aura0.7 km
  • Bishops0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chunkyz0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Papa Johns0.2 km
  • The Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • 61 York Hill0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford3.9 km
  • Highams Park6.2 km
  • Brimsdown6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Uplands0.1 km
  • Loughton Library0.1 km
  • The Uplands0.1 km
  • Loughton Library0.1 km
  • Traps Hill0.2 km