Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

BORDERS LANE, IG10 3RZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORDERS LANE, IG10 3RZ.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IG10 3RZ 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.

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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

IG10 3RZ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG10 3RZ is a mixed residential area on Borders Lane in Loughton. Administratively it sits within Loughton Alderton ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG10 3RZ are sourced from Output Area E00110602 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG10 3RZ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IG10 3RZ is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences136
Shoplifting47
Vehicle crime35
Criminal damage and arson34
Anti-social behaviour30

school Local Schools

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Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery

Good489 pupils0.5 km
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Oak View School

Good126 pupils0.8 km
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The Alderton Junior School

Good243 pupils0.8 km
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The Alderton Infant School

Good167 pupils0.8 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good0.9 km
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Debden Park High School

Outstanding1044 pupils1.0 km
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Hereward Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Kay Campling/ Campling Foods0.9 km
  • 13 Barfields0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • ECL Care & Wellbeing Hub0.6 km
  • Freshwaters0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.3 km
  • K G Dispensing Chemist0.3 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Debden Sports Club0.5 km
  • Manjal Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Black Deer0.7 km
  • The Hub0.1 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.2 km
  • The Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza0.3 km
  • Healthy Options (Wickes)0.6 km
  • FABIO's0.3 km
  • Gulloti Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford5.0 km
  • Highams Park6.9 km
  • Brimsdown7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Epping Forest College0.0 km
  • Borders Lane0.1 km
  • Police Station0.1 km
  • Rectory Lane0.1 km
  • Epping Forest College0.1 km