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.
THE UPLANDS, IG10 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE UPLANDS, IG10 1DS.
401
45
£ 61,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Staples Road Primary School
Oak View School
Roding Valley High School
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: IG101DS · Data under Open Government Licence