York Hill is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 1HT is located in the Loughton St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 1HU, IG10 1RP, IG10 1HS, IG10 1JG, IG10 1RW, IG10 1HH, IG10 1RL, IG10 1HX, IG10 1RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG10 1HT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG10 1HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 28% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 58% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 65.1% | 62.8% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 27.8% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around IG10 1HT this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 11.9% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 54.4% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 89.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 89.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Hill was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% lower than the Loughton Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Hill has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest and the 93rd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 York Hill, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-26 | £327,230 |
| 30 York Hill, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-05-20 | £623,420 |
| 38A York Hill, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2017-03-10 | £466,682 |
| 30 York Hill, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £507,700 | 2015-12-21 | £651,526 |
| 30 York Hill, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2014-12-12 | £652,434 |
IG10 1HT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
IG10 1HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 4,557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 3,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zizzi | 2 Church Hill, Loughton | 195 yd | |
| Cafe Caribbean | 262 High Road, Loughton | 292 yd | |
| Cafe Cassea | 258 High Road, Loughton | 292 yd | |
| Eight Rocks Deli And Wine | 238 High Road, Loughton | 292 yd | |
| Vivaldi | 236 High Road, Loughton | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quindici | 15 York Hill, Loughton | 125 yd | |
| Wesley Cafe | Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road | 292 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 103 York Hill, Loughton | 431 yd | |
| Loughton Cricket Club | The Uplands, Loughton | 485 yd | |
| The Victoria Tavern | Victoria Tavern, 165 Smarts Lane | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 268 High Road, Loughton | 292 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 276 High Road, Loughton | 292 yd | |
| Morley's | 252B High Road, Loughton | 346 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 244B High Road, Loughton | 405 yd | |
| Mooboo | 220 High Road, Loughton | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 246-250 High Road, Loughton | 292 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 140 Church Hill, Loughton | 807 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 161-163 High Road, Loughton | 937 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Old Station Road | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Loughton Leisure Centre TRAPS HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 445 yd |
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Roding Valley High School ALDERTON HILL | artificial grass pitch | 1,050 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.