Postcode IG9 5BS is located in a major urban area, within the Buckhurst Hill West ward of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the Buckhurst Hill area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Buckhurst Hill is £70,493 per year. The nearest station is Buckhurst Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Buckhurst Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,416 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Buckhurst Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Buckhurst Hill is £70,493 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from IG9 5BS.
Buckhurst Hill near IG9 5BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Buckhurst Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 5 | Buckhurst Hill | Central | Walking directions to Buckhurst Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Roding Valley | Central | Walking directions to Roding Valley |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 in Buckhurst Hill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £960,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £755,980 |
| Terraced | 22 | £625,000 |
10 year median price trend in Buckhurst Hill West
In the IG9 5BS postcode area, located within Buckhurst Hill, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG9 5BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Galleyhill Road, Epping Forest, IG9 5EP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Buckhurst Hill Store | Gladstone Road, Epping Forest, IG9 5SN | Walking directions to Buckhurst Hill Store |
| 0.5 mi | Select | Chandos Close, Epping Forest, IG9 5HP | Walking directions to Select |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.