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Loughton North

About

Loughton North lies within the Epping Forest district, characterised by residential streets and proximity to ancient woodland. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from inter-war semis to larger detached properties. Its western edge borders the protected forest itself, providing direct access to walking trails and open spaces. Local amenities are centred along Borders Lane and the nearby Debden Broadway, serving the community's everyday needs.

A notable local landmark is the Lopping Hall, a historic building in the centre of Loughton that serves as a community venue. The area is well-connected by the Central line Underground, with Debden station providing direct services into central London. This combination of forest access and transport links defines much of the area's character, balancing suburban living with natural surroundings and commuting convenience.

Area overview

On average Loughton North has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Loughton North is £77,577 per year. There are 4 schools in Loughton North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Loughton North is home to around 9,863 people, with a population density of about 1,393.5 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Loughton North Population

9,863

Population density

1,393.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.27(-14%)

Shoplifting

18.25(+167%)

Public order

6.69(+31%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.98(-48%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.68(-11%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

7,336

74.36%

Other White

736

7.46%

Indian

418

4.24%

Other

195

1.98%

Pakistani

190

1.93%

Total population: 9,866

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,232

40.04%

Level 3 (A level)

1,239

15.35%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,179

14.61%

No qualifications

1,170

14.5%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

733

9.08%

Total 16+ residents: 8,071

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,510

39.47%

Owns outright

1,414

36.96%

Private landlord or letting agency

604

15.79%

Social rents from council

149

3.89%

Other social rented

1.62%

Total households: 3,826

Property prices in Loughton North

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £642,500 in Loughton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£1,008,625	£687,550	£813,750	£1,650,000	£2,155,000
Flats	31	£325,000	£233,500	£271,000	£400,000	£525,000
Semi-Detached	40	£680,000	£496,500	£573,375	£822,750	£960,000
Terraced	27	£545,000	£369,800	£480,038	£626,250	£727,500

10 years median price trend in Loughton North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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