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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.

Data Sources

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