IG10 1QN is a sought-after residential area on Brancaster Place, 0.7km from Baldwin's Hill 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 1QN offers 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 rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £740k. 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 1QN are sourced from Output Area E00110684 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRANCASTER PLACE, IG10 1QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANCASTER PLACE, IG10 1QN.
401
45
£ 61,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 1QN 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
IG10 1QN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £740k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £740k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 1QN. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 763,750
2 sales · Mean £ 763,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG10 1QN has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- New Hong Kong0.5 km
- Nonna Zenone Pizza1.0 km
- Mooboo0.7 km
- Morley's0.6 km
- Gulloti Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.7 km
- COOK0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- The Card Factory0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Holly Bush1.0 km
- The Victoria Tavern0.8 km
- Loughton Cricket Club0.1 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
- The Foresters Arms0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Cafe Cassea0.5 km
- Molens0.8 km
- Symbel Restaurant0.8 km
- T & G's Tapas Bar and Bistro1.0 km
- Wagon Boulangerie0.8 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 61 York Hill0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford4.2 km
- Brimsdown6.4 km
- Highams Park6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Close0.1 km
- The Uplands0.2 km
- Church Close0.2 km
- The Uplands0.3 km
- Loughton Library0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG101QN · Data under Open Government Licence