Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

FARM CLOSE, IG9 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM CLOSE, IG9 5AJ.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG9 5AJ 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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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

IG9 5AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £877k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £877k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

IG9 5AJ is a sought-after residential area on Farm Close, 0.6km from Woodford Wells in Buckhurst Hill. Administratively it sits within Buckhurst Hill West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG9, IG9 5AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% 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 — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Epping Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £877k. 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 IG9 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00110467 (shared with 6 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 IG9 5AJ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.9%
Asian / British Asian21.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 877,000

1 sales · Mean £ 877,000

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

IG9 5AJ has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Vehicle crime10
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils0.8 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.0 km
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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Good379 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Good410 pupils1.3 km
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Woodford Green Primary School

Good229 pupils1.3 km
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Ray Lodge Primary School

Outstanding672 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Brooms Newsagent0.9 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.9 km
  • KGN Training LTD0.8 km
  • Queens Food and Wine0.9 km
  • S.H. Easter Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Railway Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
  • The Horse & Well Public House0.8 km
  • Loughton Rugby Football Club0.6 km
  • Monkhams Inn0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Your Pizza0.8 km
  • Gosht0.9 km
  • Locanda Da Luigi0.8 km
  • Prezzo0.9 km
  • Soiree0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Shikha Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Ming Garden Take-away0.9 km
  • Thai Fiesta0.4 km
  • My Spice Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford2.6 km
  • Highams Park2.8 km
  • Wood Street4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Roding Valley Underground Station0.4 km
  • Roding Valley Underground Station0.4 km
  • Roding Valley Underground Station0.4 km