IG10 1EF is a well-regarded residential area on Forest Road, 0.4km 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 1EF offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £649k, down 10.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG10 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00110688 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST ROAD, IG10 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, IG10 1EF.
276
42
£ 61,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. IG10 1EF's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £649k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £649k. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1EF. The average age is 42.0. 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
Terraced
£ 570,000
16 sales · Mean £ 606,062
Semi-Detached
£ 710,000
7 sales · Mean £ 662,642
Flat
£ 339,000
3 sales · Mean £ 306,333
Detached
£ 1,075,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,075,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG10 1EF is moderate at 69 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
Roding Valley High School
Oak View School
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Wood Stock Foods0.4 km
- Baylis News0.6 km
- Bosworths Family Butchers0.6 km
- Cafe Hope, St Marys Church0.5 km
- Majestic Wine0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Carpenters Arms Public House0.1 km
- LBC Golds Lunch Club0.6 km
- Quindici0.5 km
- The Standard0.4 km
- Wesley Cafe0.4 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Atesh Grill X Bar0.4 km
- Aura0.5 km
- Bishops0.4 km
- Cafe Caribbean0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chunkyz0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- The Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 61 York Hill0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford3.3 km
- Brimsdown5.7 km
- Highams Park5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Road0.4 km
- Forest Road0.4 km
- Traps Hill0.4 km
- Traps Hill0.4 km
- Traps Hill Library0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101EF · Data under Open Government Licence