Postcode IG7 6DH is located in a rural town, within the Chigwell with Lambourne ward of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the Theydon Bois & Abridge area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Theydon Bois & Abridge is £71,657 per year. The nearest station is Debden, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Theydon Bois & Abridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Theydon Bois & Abridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Theydon Bois & Abridge is £71,657 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from IG7 6DH.
Theydon Bois & Abridge near IG7 6DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Debden located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Debden | Central | Walking directions to Debden |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 (about £500 per square foot) in Chigwell with Lambourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £2,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £1,262,500 | £576 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £640,000 | £500 |
| Terraced | 11 | £475,000 | £595 |
| Flats | 13 | £360,000 | £440 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,105,000 | £460,000 | £600,000 | £424,000 |
| 2017 | £1,106,000 | £437,500 | £627,500 | £582,500 |
| 2018 | £1,075,000 | £790,000 | £608,000 | £585,000 |
| 2019 | £1,270,000 | £358,000 | £665,000 | £448,750 |
| 2020 | £1,218,000 | £341,250 | £545,000 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | £1,225,000 | £477,500 | £580,000 | £502,500 |
| 2022 | £1,190,000 | £408,500 | £601,250 | £490,000 |
| 2023 | £1,115,000 | £360,000 | £625,000 | £440,000 |
| 2024 | £1,250,000 | £490,000 | £615,000 | £475,000 |
| 2025 | £1,250,000 | £345,000 | £637,500 | £500,000 |
| 2026 | £1,425,000 | £420,000 | £625,000 | £445,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £438 | £440 | £524 | £493 |
| 2017 | £514 | £511 | £531 | £528 |
| 2018 | £534 | £615 | £488 | £547 |
| 2019 | £509 | £426 | £468 | £461 |
| 2020 | £508 | £475 | £477 | £432 |
| 2021 | £557 | £502 | £520 | £483 |
| 2022 | £614 | £497 | £562 | £542 |
| 2023 | £640 | £502 | £611 | £584 |
| 2024 | £598 | £478 | £511 | £498 |
| 2025 | £597 | £449 | £537 | £618 |
| 2026 | £487 | £450 | £466 | £522 |
In the IG7 6DH postcode area, located within Theydon Bois & Abridge, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG7 6DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | London Road, Epping Forest, RM4 1XL | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IG7 6DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darshan Singh Sunger
Chigwell with Lambourne - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Burghart
Brentwood and Ongar - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG7 6DH records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around IG7 6DH in Theydon Bois & Abridge is £640,000 (about £500 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to IG7 6DH, including Lambourne Primary School (Good), Debden Park High School (Outstanding) and Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG7 6DH is Debden in TfL zone 6, about 1,519 m away, serving the Central line.
IG7 6DH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,561 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brentwood and Ongar covering IG7 6DH is Alex Burghart (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Darshan Singh Sunger (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.