Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

GRAVEL LANE, IG7 6DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAVEL LANE, IG7 6DQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

539

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 64,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG7 6DQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IG7 6DQ's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £965k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £965k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.

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

IG7 6DQ is a safe, established residential area on Gravel Lane in Chigwell. Administratively it sits within Chigwell Village ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, IG7 6DQ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Epping Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £965k, down 25.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG7 6DQ are sourced from Output Area E00110480 (shared with 19 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 IG7 6DQ. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.3%
Asian / British Asian31.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 965,000

6 sales · Mean £ 1,245,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

IG7 6DQ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Lambourne Primary School

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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Chigwell Row Infant School

Inadequate63 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park6.7 km
  • Chingford7.0 km
  • Chadwell Heath7.5 km