IG9 5EG is a sought-after residential area on Princes Road, 0.3km from Buckhurst Hill in Buckhurst Hill. Administratively it sits within Buckhurst Hill West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
For serious buyers, IG9 5EG is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £603k, down 29.6% 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 5EG are sourced from Output Area E00110465 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES ROAD, IG9 5EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES ROAD, IG9 5EG.
306
41
£ 63,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG9 5EG 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG9 5EG combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£603k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £603k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 29.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG9 5EG. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 607,500
4 sales · Mean £ 572,000
Detached
£ 765,000
1 sales · Mean £ 765,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG9 5EG has low crime rates — 27 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
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
White Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Brooms Newsagent0.1 km
- Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.6 km
- Halyard Coffee Shop (Kiosk)0.2 km
- Buckhurst Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- KGN Training LTD0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Bedford House Community Association0.6 km
- Railway Bar & Grill0.1 km
- St Johns Centenary Hall1.0 km
- Buckhurst Hill Junior Sports Club0.5 km
- David Lloyd Leisure Ltd0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Your Pizza0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Gosht0.6 km
- Locanda Da Luigi0.6 km
- Prezzo0.1 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.1 km
- Shikha Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Thai Fiesta0.8 km
- Ming Garden Take-away0.1 km
- My Spice Kitchen0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford2.7 km
- Highams Park3.6 km
- Wood Street5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Buckhurst Hill Underground Station0.1 km
- Buckhurst Hill Underground Station0.1 km
- Cedar Close0.1 km
- Cedar Close0.2 km
- Beatrice Courtt0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG95EG · Data under Open Government Licence