Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

QUEENS ROAD, IG9 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, IG9 5BF.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG9 5BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IG9 5BF's 53% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £360k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.

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

IG9 5BF is a sought-after residential area on Queens Road, 0.4km from Buckhurst Hill in Buckhurst Hill. Administratively it sits within Buckhurst Hill West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IG9 5BF offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 8.0% year-on-year. 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 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00110463 (shared with 12 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 5BF. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.9%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 345,000

3 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

IG9 5BF has low crime rates — 21 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 offences49
Vehicle crime27
Burglary9
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Good410 pupils0.5 km
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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.9 km
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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils1.3 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.4 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Brooms Newsagent0.5 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.0 km
  • Warren Wood Service Station0.9 km
  • KGN Training LTD0.1 km
  • Queens Food and Wine0.7 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bedford House Community Association0.3 km
  • Railway Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • St Johns Centenary Hall0.5 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis0.6 km
  • Krz Evolution1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Your Pizza0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Gosht0.0 km
  • Locanda Da Luigi0.0 km
  • Prezzo0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Shikha Indian Takeaway0.0 km
  • Ming Garden Take-away0.5 km
  • My Spice Kitchen0.0 km
  • Slice of Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford2.1 km
  • Highams Park3.2 km
  • Wood Street5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbury Road0.1 km
  • Westbury Road0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km
  • The Green0.3 km
  • Russell Road0.3 km