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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

IG109HN

Lenthall Road

IG81SY

Lenthall Road

IG102LP

Chester Close

IG102HX

Westall Road

IG102ER

Collard Avenue

IG103SD

Langston Road

IG81XQ

Loughton Roding

IG102NG

Mead Close

IG102JS

Hillyfields

IG102NE

Fairmeads

IG102JX

Grosvenor Drive

IG81AH

Lenthall Road

IG102HP

Colebrook Lane

IG102HY

Etheridge Road

IG109FN

Lenthall Road

IG103TN

Langston Road

IG89WJ

Lenthall Road

IG102AG

Westall Road

IG103TT

Lytton Close

IG103TQ

Langston Road

IG102AR

Westall Road

IG102JB

Mannock Drive

IG103GT

Eversley Close

IG81UZ

Lenthall Road

IG102BT

Rochford Green

IG102PW

Hillyfields

IG102BX

Willingale Road

IG102PJ

Grosvenor Drive

IG102JU

Chester Road

IG102DU

Burney Drive

IG102EP

Collard Avenue

IG81TP

Lenthall Road

IG103TX

Austen Close

IG109HD

Lenthall Road

IG102PZ

Hillyfields

IG102LT

Castell Road

IG109HY

Loughton Roding

IG102JW

Grosvenor Drive

IG102JE

Goldingham Avenue

IG81ST

Lenthall Road

IG102FF

Chester Road

IG102AP

Sandford Avenue

Data Sources

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