Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

VICTORIA ROAD, IG9 5ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, IG9 5ES.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG9 5ES is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IG9 5ES is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 42.6% year-on-year.

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

IG9 5ES is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Road, 0.2km 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 5ES offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £825k, down 42.6% 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 5ES are sourced from Output Area E00110460 (shared with 18 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 5ES. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.9%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 900,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,079,400

Terraced

£ 450,000

4 sales · Mean £ 473,000

Detached

£ 828,800

1 sales · Mean £ 828,800

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

IG9 5ES has low crime rates — 26 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 offences47
Vehicle crime25
Public order15
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Good379 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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White Bridge Primary School

Good416 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Brooms Newsagent0.1 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.6 km
  • Loughton Way News & Post Office0.9 km
  • P & J Attree0.9 km
  • Valley Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bedford House Community Association0.5 km
  • Railway Bar & Grill0.1 km
  • St Johns Centenary Hall0.9 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Junior Sports Club0.4 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure Ltd0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Your Pizza0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.0 km
  • Gosht0.6 km
  • Locanda Da Luigi0.6 km
  • Prezzo0.1 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Shikha Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Ming Garden Take-away0.1 km
  • Rock & Roe0.9 km
  • Thai Fiesta1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford2.6 km
  • Highams Park3.7 km
  • Wood Street5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Buckhurst Hill Station0.1 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Underground Station0.1 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Underground Station0.1 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Underground Station0.1 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Underground Station0.1 km