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Loughton East

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About

Loughton East lies within the London Borough of Redbridge, bordering Epping Forest to the north and east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by quiet streets of semi-detached and detached houses built largely in the interwar period. Its proximity to the ancient woodland is a defining feature, with several roads leading directly to forest paths and clearings.

The local centre is focused along Traps Hill, which hosts a range of independent shops and everyday amenities. A notable local landmark is the Warren, a historic house and former hunting lodge now surrounded by golf courses and forest land. The Central line Underground station at Debden provides a direct connection to central London, making it a commuter settlement with easy access to extensive green space.

Area overview

On average Loughton East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Loughton East is £50,804 per year. There are 5 schools in Loughton East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Loughton East is home to around 9,526 people, with a population density of about 3,012.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Loughton East Population
9,526
Population density
3,012.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.42(+22%)
Shoplifting
25.93(+279%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.5(-9%)
Public order
9.45(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.88(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,980
73.29%
Other White
1,039
10.91%
African
207
2.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
166
1.74%
Other
163
1.71%
Total population: 9,524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,095
27.66%
No qualifications
1,572
20.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,330
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,102
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
892
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 7,574

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,186
29.69%
Social rents from council
1,139
28.51%
Owns outright
829
20.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
583
14.59%
Other social rented
163
4.08%
Total households: 3,995

Property prices in Loughton East

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £451,375 in Loughton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £218,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Loughton East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Loughton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats12£258,513£5,586
Semi-Detached26£497,500£5,516
Terraced38£450,000£5,647

10 years median price trend in Loughton East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughton East.

All postcodes in Loughton East

IG103SP

The Broadway

IG102EG

Hanson Green

IG109BS

Lenthall Road

IG103UE

Langston Road

IG81RN

Lenthall Road

IG102HG

Colebrook Lane

IG103SQ

The Britannia Centre

IG81XA

Lenthall Road

IG75WH

Lenthall Road

IG81SP

Lenthall Road

IG102HU

Foxley Close

IG81SU

Lenthall Road

IG81YH

Loughton Roding

IG81TG

Lenthall Road

IG81QS

Lenthall Road

IG102FG

Loughton Fairmead

IG102HS

Colebrook Gardens

IG102EA

Hanson Drive

IG109GR

Lenthall Road

IG102ET

Jessel Drive

IG102DH

Willingale Road

IG102LY

Chester Road

IG81XS

Loughton Roding

IG102AJ

Sandford Avenue

IG103ST

The Broadway

IG102HJ

Colebrook Lane

IG102NL

Pyrles Lane

IG109JJ

Loughton Roding

IG102PH

Beech Close

IG103SX

The Broadway

IG102BA

Barrington Green

IG102PG

Sycamore Close

IG102HR

Colebrook Lane

IG102AQ

Prescott Green

IG102HH

Appleton Road

IG102BB

Loughton Fairmead

IG102PX

Hillyfields

IG102EB

Hanson Drive

IG102DB

Willingale Road

IG81TL

Lenthall Road

IG81WA

Lenthall Road

IG102EN

Audley Gardens

IG103SY

The Broadway

IG102HT

Etheridge Road

IG103FR

Burton Road

IG81PW

Lenthall Road

IG102AW

Mornington Road

IG102BW

Willingale Road

IG102AL

Mornington Road

IG81SF

Lenthall Road

IG109JE

Loughton Roding

IG102DL

Langley Meadows

IG102BQ

Willingale Road

IG102LG

Grosvenor Drive

IG102LL

Chester Road

IG102EQ

Jessel Drive

IG102DA

Willingale Road

IG102JH

Thatchers Close

IG81XE

Lenthall Road

IG81TD

Lenthall Road

IG109JL

Loughton Roding

IG81TF

Lenthall Road

IG103UF

Lenthall Road

IG81YB

Loughton Roding

IG102HW

Colebrook Path

IG102NH

Pyrles Lane

IG102LD

Chester Road

IG81BQ

Lenthall Road

IG102HN

Colebrook Lane

IG102DD

Willingale Road

IG102JD

Mannock Drive

IG102LW

Chester Road

IG102AZ

Barrington Close

IG103SW

Burton Road

IG102RE

Oak Tree Close

IG102DQ

Rookwood Gardens

IG102LX

Chester Green

IG102AE

Lawton Road

IG102JT

Hillyfields

IG103SL

Langston Road

IG102AY

Barrington Road

IG102AF

Westall Road

IG102NR

Brookfield Terrace

IG103TU

Kingsley Road

IG103UA

Chigwell Lane

IG102LR

Chester Road

IG109FR

Lenthall Road

IG102LN

Chester Path

IG102AT

Doubleday Road

IG102FA

The Broadway

IG81TH

Lenthall Road

IG103TS

Langston Road

IG102EX

Jessel Drive

IG81SG

Lenthall Road

IG102NP

Pyrles Green

IG81XN

Loughton Roding

IG101PL

Lenthall Road

IG81TB

Lenthall Road

IG102GE

Hillyfields

IG102JY

Grosvenor Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.