IG10 2JH is a safe, established residential area on Thatchers Close, 1.0km from Debden Green in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton Fairmead ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG10 2JH are sourced from Output Area E00110639 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THATCHERS CLOSE, IG10 2JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THATCHERS CLOSE, IG10 2JH.
294
40
£ 47,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG10 2JH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG10 2JH combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 2JH. The average age is 39.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
2 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Terraced
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 445,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG10 2JH has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Debden Park High School
Hereward Primary School
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Davenant Foundation School
Oak View School
The Alderton Infant School
The Alderton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Goldings Hill Off Licence0.9 km
- Nisa Local Costcutter0.4 km
- Boots the Chemist0.8 km
- K G Dispensing Chemist0.9 km
- Greggs Bakers0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Gunmakers Arms0.4 km
- The Cottage Loaf PH0.3 km
- The Hub0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Gourmet Kebab Kitchen0.4 km
- Kay Campling/ Campling Foods0.4 km
- ECL Care & Wellbeing Hub0.8 km
- Freshwaters0.8 km
- Fresko0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Nonna Zenone Pizza0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- The Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Nicks Fish Bar0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford5.5 km
- Highams Park7.7 km
- Brimsdown7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mannock Drive0.2 km
- Goldingham Avenue0.3 km
- Goldingham Avenue0.3 km
- Mannock Drive0.3 km
- The Cottage Loaf0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG102JH · Data under Open Government Licence