Durnell Way is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 1TG 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 Durnell Way, Loughton, IG10 1TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 1TE, IG10 1ES, IG10 1TS, IG10 1TR, IG10 1BF, IG10 3FN, IG10 3QX, IG10 1TT, IG10 3QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 1TG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.9% | -0.4% | 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 area around IG10 1TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 34.8% | 44.6% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 42.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 3.6% | -7.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 42.9% | 55.5% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 10.1% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 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 | 23.8% | 19.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 34.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.1% | 86.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 93.7% | 84.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 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 | 92.7% | 84.5% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.5% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 8.5% | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durnell Way was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Loughton Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durnell Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest and the 138th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Durnell Way, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-02-24 | £477,028 |
| 20 Durnell Way, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-11-25 | £484,049 |
| 17 Durnell Way, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-02-15 | £526,078 |
| 31 Durnell Way, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-01-31 | £448,736 |
| 35 Durnell Way, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £491,000 | 2020-10-23 | £532,730 |
IG10 1TG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1TG 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 | 162 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,280 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 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 5,145 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 | 115 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 166 yd | |
| Crown of India | 58 Borders Lane, Loughton | 166 yd | |
| 13 Barfields | Loughton, Essex | 463 yd | |
| East 15 Acting School | Hatfields, Rectory Lane | 484 yd | |
| Hillside Tandoori | 128 Church Hill, Loughton | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 623 yd | |
| Loughton Cricket Club | The Uplands, Loughton | 664 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 123 Church Hill | 739 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 118 Church Hill, Loughton | 785 yd | |
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulloti Cafe | 62 Borders Lane, Loughton | 166 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 158 Church Hill, Loughton | 873 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 920 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 993 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 268 High Road, Loughton | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 140 Church Hill, Loughton | 857 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 943 yd | |
| Morrisons | 246-250 High Road, Loughton | 1,047 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 22-24 The Broadway, Loughton | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Loughton Leisure Centre TRAPS HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 960 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.