IG10 3LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Alderton Hall Lane, 1.2km from Loughton in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton Alderton ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG10 3LW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for IG10 3LW are sourced from Output Area E00110594 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER ALDERTON HALL LANE, IG10 3LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER ALDERTON HALL LANE, IG10 3LW.
291
34
£ 56,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in IG10 3LW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 3LW. The average age is 33.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 266,334
3 sales · Mean £ 272,556
Terraced
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG10 3LW has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School
Oak View School
Roding Valley High School
White Bridge Primary School
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Staples Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Oakwood Wines0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- K C Fisheries0.5 km
- Oakwood Pharmacy0.7 km
- Oakwood Stores0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Debden Sports Club0.9 km
- The Black Deer0.3 km
- The Hub1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- 13 Barfields0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- ONAMI0.6 km
- Perfect Choice0.7 km
- Phetrin Thai Takeaway0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Gulloti Cafe0.7 km
- Jasmine0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford4.2 km
- Highams Park6.1 km
- Brimsdown7.1 km
Bus Stops
- River Way0.1 km
- River Way0.1 km
- Parkmead0.1 km
- Parkmead0.2 km
- Marlescroft Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG103LW · Data under Open Government Licence