Brancaster Place is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 1QN 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 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brancaster Place, Loughton, IG10 1QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 1RN, IG10 1RT, IG10 1QP, IG10 1LB, IG10 1NH, IG10 1PE, IG10 1NQ, IG10 1PF, IG10 1NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 1QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 1QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 28.3% | 23.9% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 63% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 58.3% | 60.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 27.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.3% | 16.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 33.7% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.5% | 87.7% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 92.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 92% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 76.7% | 17.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brancaster Place was 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Loughton Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brancaster Place has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest and the 111th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brancaster Place, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £787,500 | 2019-05-23 | £863,014 |
| 3 Brancaster Place, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2007-06-29 | £890,909 |
| 1 Brancaster Place, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2004-07-08 | £684,187 |
| 5 Brancaster Place, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2002-06-27 | £915,531 |
| 3 Brancaster Place, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2001-02-19 | £899,432 |
IG10 1QN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1QN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,911 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 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,951 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 | 708 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 3,256 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 | 246 yd | |
| Hillside Tandoori | 128 Church Hill, Loughton | 380 yd | |
| ECL Loughton Library Coffee Bar | Loughton Central Library, Traps Hill | 488 yd | |
| Cafe Caribbean | 262 High Road, Loughton | 561 yd | |
| Cafe Cassea | 258 High Road, Loughton | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton Cricket Club | The Uplands, Loughton | 94 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 103 York Hill, Loughton | 313 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 123 Church Hill | 339 yd | |
| Quindici | 15 York Hill, Loughton | 359 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 118 Church Hill, Loughton | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hong Kong | 158 Church Hill, Loughton | 533 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 268 High Road, Loughton | 561 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 276 High Road, Loughton | 561 yd | |
| Morley's | 252B High Road, Loughton | 601 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 244B High Road, Loughton | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 140 Church Hill, Loughton | 464 yd | |
| Morrisons | 246-250 High Road, Loughton | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Loughton Leisure Centre TRAPS HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 653 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.