Postcode IG10 4BU is located in a major urban area, within the Loughton Forest ward of Epping Forest in the East of England region , and forms part of the Loughton West area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Loughton West is £67,600 per year. The nearest station is Loughton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Loughton West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Loughton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 125.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Loughton West is £67,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 177 ft away from IG10 4BU.
Loughton West near IG10 4BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £696,000 in Loughton Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £3,350,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £1,055,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £345,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £823,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £625,000 |
10 years price trend in Loughton Forest
In the IG10 4BU postcode area, located within Loughton West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Forest Road, Epping Forest, IG10 4LF | |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Abridge Road, Epping Forest, IG10 4PE | |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 246-250 High Road, Loughton, IG10 1HW |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.