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Loughton North

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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 average crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 2 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
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Loughton North Population
9,863
Population density
1,393.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
62
1.62%
Total households: 3,826

Property prices in Loughton North

Median price£652,000
Price per sq ft£582
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£468K – £848K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £652,000 (about £582 per square foot) in Loughton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £5,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Loughton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£990,000£604
Semi-Detached44£711,000£598
Terraced20£575,000£628
Flats23£325,000£536

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Loughton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£820,000£375,000£640,000£503,500
2017£1,082,500£454,950£635,000£505,000
2018£1,040,000£405,500£654,000£483,000
2019£812,000£337,000£577,000£545,000
2020£1,067,500£400,000£680,000£525,000
2021£1,140,000£373,000£688,750£522,500
2022£1,320,000£384,045£650,000£570,000
2023£1,055,000£395,000£680,000£580,000
2024£1,047,500£372,500£710,000£538,200
2025£1,042,500£332,500£709,000£540,000
2026£950,000£317,500£717,500£472,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loughton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loughton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£538£527£452£527
2017£539£642£509£488
2018£534£594£520£476
2019£527£480£466£540
2020£532£638£565£546
2021£586£576£551£591
2022£664£601£569£570
2023£636£577£597£615
2024£635£555£563£589
2025£595£545£572£570
2026£645£566£630£618
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loughton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.