St Mary'S Close is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 1BA is located in the Loughton Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 2009-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Mary's Close, Loughton, IG10 1BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 1AG, IG10 1BW, IG10 1AZ, IG10 1BN, IG10 1BB, IG10 4BE, IG10 1DN, IG10 1DR, IG10 1DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 1BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG10 1BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57% | 50.6% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 31.4% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 51.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.1% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 17.3% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 11.2% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 41% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.2% | 73.8% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 67% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 67% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 16.4% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 66.5% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 17% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Mary'S Close was 942.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 728.1% higher than the Loughton Forest average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St Mary'S Close has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest and the 3rd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St Mary'S Close, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £999,999 | 2011-06-10 | £1,729,089 |
| 3 St Mary'S Close, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £960,800 | 2011-05-12 | £1,611,501 |
| 1 St Mary'S Close, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2011-03-18 | £1,680,647 |
IG10 1BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 3,969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIR Catering | 209A, 209 High Road | 126 yd | |
| Molens | 209D, 209 High Road | 129 yd | |
| Elbie's Cafe | 166A High Road, Loughton | 132 yd | |
| Wimpy Bar | 168A High Road, Loughton | 140 yd | |
| Wagon Boulangerie Loughton | 174 High Road, Loughton | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Post | 227 High Road, Loughton | 131 yd | |
| The Holly Bush | 140 High Road, Loughton | 157 yd | |
| The Standard | 126 High Road, Loughton | 157 yd | |
| Lopping Hall | 189 High Road, Loughton | 183 yd | |
| Tom, Dick and Harry's | 153 High Road, Loughton | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charcoal Grill | 166 High Road, Loughton | 156 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 241 High Road, Loughton | 240 yd | |
| Mooboo | 220 High Road, Loughton | 269 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 244B High Road, Loughton | 357 yd | |
| Morley's | 252B High Road, Loughton | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 161-163 High Road, Loughton | 228 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Old Station Road | 314 yd | |
| Morrisons | 246-250 High Road, Loughton | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley High School ALDERTON HILL | artificial grass pitch | 301 yd |
| Loughton Leisure Centre TRAPS HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 364 yd |
| Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Roding Valley High School Sports Ground BRIDGE HOUSE BRIDGE HOUSE RODING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Oaklands School ALBION HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 935 yd |
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.