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Loughton South

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About

Loughton South sits directly adjacent to Epping Forest, with its residential streets often ending at the ancient woodland's edge. The area is primarily composed of suburban housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian properties to more modern developments. Local amenities are centred around the High Road, which provides shops, cafes, and essential services for the community. The Underground station offers a direct Central Line connection into central London.

The defining characteristic is the immediate access to the Forest, with many footpaths leading directly into the woods from the backs of gardens and local roads. This creates a distinct transition from suburbia to a protected landscape of old trees and heathland. Debden Green, a small conservation area with a historic former village green, lies within its bounds. The area maintains a quiet, residential atmosphere shaped by its unique border location.

Area overview

On average Loughton South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Loughton South is £59,616 per year. There are 2 schools in Loughton South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Loughton South is home to around 7,923 people, with a population density of about 4,424.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Loughton South Population
7,923
Population density
4,424 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.59(-27%)
Vehicle crime
10.73(+136%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.17(-35%)
Drugs
3.79(+46%)
Burglary
3.53(+27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,826
73.53%
Other White
871
10.99%
Indian
232
2.93%
Other
127
1.6%
Irish
125
1.58%
Total population: 7,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,029
31.81%
No qualifications
1,186
18.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,071
16.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
934
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
680
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,379

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,138
35.41%
Owns outright
980
30.49%
Social rents from council
610
18.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
383
11.92%
Other forms of private rent
52
1.62%
Total households: 3,214

Property prices in Loughton South

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £474,000 in Loughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Loughton South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£850,000
Flats62£355,000
Semi-Detached27£585,000
Terraced51£550,000

10 years median price trend in Loughton South

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

All postcodes in Loughton South

IG103BU

Southern Drive

IG103QZ

Colson Path

IG103AH

Highland Avenue

IG103HD

Alderton Hall Lane

IG103RQ

Colson Road

IG103JS

Bushfields

IG103PE

Lucton Mews

IG103PH

Deepdene Road

IG103PX

Chequers Road

IG103RR

Ladyfields

IG103JP

Bushfields

IG103LW

Lower Alderton Hall Lane

IG103PL

Cherston Road

IG103HF

Greenfields

IG103RF

Colson Road

IG103QE

Chequers Road

IG103LP

Monksgrove

IG103LR

Monksgrove

IG103QP

Luctons Close

IG103PS

Deepdene Path

IG103EJ

Roding Road

IG103BT

Avondale Drive

IG103HE

Alderton Hall Lane

IG103JT

Bushfields

IG103LZ

Marlescroft Way

IG103FY

Chequers Road

IG103HU

The Lindens

IG103LY

Highwood Lane

IG103HJ

Alderton Hall Lane

IG103JN

Poundfield Road

IG103PJ

Cherston Road

IG103BX

Southern Drive

IG103HL

Alderton Rise

IG103QF

Chequers Road

IG103AJ

Highland Avenue

IG103DB

Broomfield Avenue

IG103NJ

Catherine Close

IG103ES

Oakwood Hill

IG103ND

Longcroft Rise

IG103RT

Ladyfields

IG103HB

Oakfields

IG103JG

Barfields Gardens

IG103NY

Chigwell Lane

IG103JU

Bushfields

IG103PU

Deepdene Road

IG103EU

Barncroft Close

IG103PR

Honeycroft

IG103QA

Chequers Road

IG103QG

Loughton Roding

IG103RZ

Borders Lane

IG103EH

Stonards Hill

IG103RP

Ladyfields

IG103JF

Barfields

IG103JR

Bushfields

IG103QR

Luctons Close

IG103BY

Southern Drive

IG103EL

Oakwood Parade

IG103HH

Greenfields

IG103JY

Loughton Roding

IG103NN

Cleves Close

IG103PW

Deepdene Road

IG103PF

Maybury Close

IG103QN

Luctons Close

IG103QQ

Chequers Road

IG103EN

Roding Road

IG103HT

The Lindens

IG103QT

The Hawthorns

IG103AA

Valley Hill

IG103ER

Oakwood Hill

IG103HN

Alderton Hall Lane

IG103EG

Stonards Hill

IG103TZ

Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate

IG103ET

Barncroft Green

IG103FQ

Oakwood Hill

IG103FW

Bushfields

IG103LL

River Way

IG103RS

Ladyfields Close

IG103AL

Valley Hill

IG103QU

Borders Lane

IG103QX

Borders Lane

IG103QY

Colson Road

IG103RH

Colson Green

IG103SB

Borders Lane

IG103TP

Chigwell Lane

IG103EF

Roding Road

IG103EY

Barncroft Road

IG103JE

Alderton Mews

IG103JL

Poundfield Road

IG103NB

Longcroft Rise

IG103PZ

Chequers Road

IG103ED

Roding Road

IG103EQ

Alderton Way

IG103PT

Deepdene Path

IG103HQ

Alderton Close

IG103HS

The Lindens

IG103JW

Parkmead

IG103QB

Lushes Road

IG103EP

Oakwood Hill

IG103JH

Barfields

IG103LN

River Way

Data Sources

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