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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 80 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
80
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
34.96(+12%)
Shoplifting
25.72(+262%)
Public order
9.87(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.45(-18%)
Vehicle crime
7.66(+68%)
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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £447,000 in Loughton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £660,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Loughton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats21£278,000
Semi-Detached24£480,000
Terraced42£466,250

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

IG102PG

Sycamore Close

IG103SP

The Broadway

IG109JL

Loughton Roding

IG81YU

Loughton Roding

IG102LG

Grosvenor Drive

IG102LJ

Chester Road

IG102PW

Hillyfields

IG81UZ

Lenthall Road

IG102AP

Sandford Avenue

IG102NN

Pyrles Lane

IG103SS

The Broadway

IG103TE

The Broadway

IG75WH

Lenthall Road

IG102AT

Doubleday Road

IG102JD

Mannock Drive

IG102NB

Swans Hope

IG103SQ

The Britannia Centre

IG103TQ

Langston Road

IG102NE

Fairmeads

IG103TT

Lytton Close

IG81AH

Lenthall Road

IG81ST

Lenthall Road

IG81TL

Lenthall Road

IG81XN

Loughton Roding

IG102BQ

Willingale Road

IG109FR

Lenthall Road

IG102LH

Grosvenor Drive

IG102NA

Swans Hope

IG102PJ

Grosvenor Drive

IG103TF

The Broadway

IG103TG

Chigwell Lane

IG81JW

Lenthall Road

IG102FD

Highgrove Close

IG103TD

Torrington Drive

IG103UD

Lenthall Road

IG103SY

The Broadway

IG102ED

Hanson Drive

IG102NU

Englands Lane

IG102DD

Willingale Road

IG103PB

Langston Road

IG103SW

Burton Road

IG81YJ

Loughton Roding

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.