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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 57 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
57
Deprivation level
4/10
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
25.5(-19%)
Vehicle crime
9.34(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.67(-26%)
Drugs
3.91(+35%)
Burglary
3.91(+41%)
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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Loughton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,065,000.

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
Detached6£887,500
Flats40£340,000
Semi-Detached28£580,000
Terraced48£546,500

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

IG103RF

Colson Road

IG103JE

Alderton Mews

IG103BX

Southern Drive

IG103PU

Deepdene Road

IG103BU

Southern Drive

IG103HP

Hogarth Reach

IG103LU

Highwood Lane

IG103SB

Borders Lane

IG103QF

Chequers Road

IG103RP

Ladyfields

IG103LL

River Way

IG103EW

Oakwood Hill

IG103RS

Ladyfields Close

IG103RT

Ladyfields

IG103HE

Alderton Hall Lane

IG103BG

Nevill Way

IG103HH

Greenfields

IG103HF

Greenfields

IG103JT

Bushfields

IG103QB

Lushes Road

IG103JP

Bushfields

IG103EZ

Leycroft Close

IG103QP

Luctons Close

IG103LR

Monksgrove

IG103QT

The Hawthorns

IG103QQ

Chequers Road

IG103ED

Roding Road

IG103NL

Boleyn Close

IG103FY

Chequers Road

IG103NJ

Catherine Close

IG103AA

Valley Hill

IG103LQ

South View Road

IG103AT

Valley Hill

IG103TP

Chigwell Lane

IG103BT

Avondale Drive

IG103LJ

River Way

IG103LZ

Marlescroft Way

IG103PZ

Chequers Road

IG103RQ

Colson Road

IG103EQ

Alderton Way

IG103LN

River Way

IG103ET

Barncroft Green

IG103HN

Alderton Hall Lane

IG103HT

The Lindens

IG103EL

Oakwood Parade

IG103DB

Broomfield Avenue

IG103AB

Valley Close

IG103TZ

Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate

IG103LP

Monksgrove

IG103RZ

Borders Lane

IG103RN

Colson Road

Data Sources

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