IG9 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Andrews Close, 0.2km from Buckhurst Hill 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 5BL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £587k, down 20.2% 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00110462 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANDREWS CLOSE, IG9 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANDREWS CLOSE, IG9 5BL.
299
38
£ 63,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG9 5BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. IG9 5BL's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £587k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £587k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG9 5BL. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 587,500
7 sales · Mean £ 597,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG9 5BL has low crime rates — 31 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
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Wells Primary School
White Bridge Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Brooms Newsagent0.3 km
- Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.3 km
- KGN Training LTD0.2 km
- Queens Food and Wine0.4 km
- Safedale Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bedford House Community Association0.2 km
- Railway Bar & Grill0.4 km
- St Johns Centenary Hall0.6 km
- Buckhurst Hill Junior Sports Club0.8 km
- David Lloyd Leisure Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Your Pizza0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Gosht0.3 km
- Locanda Da Luigi0.3 km
- Prezzo0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.2 km
- Shikha Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- Ming Garden Take-away0.3 km
- Thai Fiesta1.0 km
- My Spice Kitchen0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford2.3 km
- Highams Park3.4 km
- Wood Street5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Westbury Road0.2 km
- Roebuck Lane0.2 km
- Westbury Road0.3 km
- Roebuck Lane0.3 km
- Buckhurst Hill Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG95BL · Data under Open Government Licence