Church Lane is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 1NT 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 Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 1NW, IG10 1NS, IG10 1NU, IG10 1NP, IG10 1NN, IG10 1NR, IG10 1TD, IG10 1BF, IG10 1TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 1NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 1NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67% 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 | 28.7% | 23.9% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 67% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 22.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 62% | 61.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 48.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 10.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 81.8% | 67.3% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 86.1% | 83.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 9.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 83.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 0% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Jewish | 10.3% | 0.5% | 9.8% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% lower than the Loughton Forest average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Church Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest and the 160th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Church Lane, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2016-03-04 | £1,075,761 |
| 70 Church Lane, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2009-07-13 | £805,399 |
| 62 Church Lane, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2007-10-29 | £1,243,478 |
| 76 Church Lane, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2007-08-28 | £1,260,432 |
| 78 Church Lane, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2003-10-01 | £1,095,890 |
IG10 1NT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 1NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,552 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 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 4,927 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 220 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 3,186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Choice | 60 Borders Lane, Loughton | 406 yd | |
| Crown of India | 58 Borders Lane, Loughton | 406 yd | |
| ECL Loughton Library Coffee Bar | Loughton Central Library, Traps Hill | 566 yd | |
| 13 Barfields | Loughton, Essex | 582 yd | |
| Zizzi | 2 Church Hill, Loughton | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton Cricket Club | The Uplands, Loughton | 425 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 123 Church Hill | 600 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 118 Church Hill, Loughton | 654 yd | |
| Quindici | 15 York Hill, Loughton | 672 yd | |
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulloti Cafe | 62 Borders Lane, Loughton | 406 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 268 High Road, Loughton | 753 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 276 High Road, Loughton | 753 yd | |
| Morley's | 252B High Road, Loughton | 758 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 158 Church Hill, Loughton | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 140 Church Hill, Loughton | 743 yd | |
| Morrisons | 246-250 High Road, Loughton | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Loughton Leisure Centre TRAPS HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 694 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.