Hampton Mead is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 1TX 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 Hampton Mead, Loughton, IG10 1TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 1TU, IG10 1TP, IG10 1TW, IG10 1TT, IG10 1TH, IG10 1NY, IG10 1TN, IG10 1TR, IG10 3FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 1TX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 1TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 36.2% | 45.3% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 43.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 45.7% | 56.8% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 32.5% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 8.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.7% | 16.5% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 35.5% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 84.6% | 73.2% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 86.5% | 78.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 78.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 4.7% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampton Mead was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Loughton Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hampton Mead has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest and the 130th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hampton Mead, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-06-11 | £492,979 |
| 5 Hampton Mead, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-03-16 | £555,995 |
| 5 Hampton Mead, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-04-09 | £320,047 |
| 10 Hampton Mead, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2013-05-17 | £337,474 |
| 4 Hampton Mead, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2006-02-28 | £374,271 |
IG10 1TX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG10 1TX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 5,443 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 | 416 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 3,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East 15 Acting School | Hatfields, Rectory Lane | 334 yd | |
| Perfect Choice | 60 Borders Lane, Loughton | 398 yd | |
| Crown of India | 58 Borders Lane, Loughton | 398 yd | |
| Kay Campling/ Campling Foods | Honeytree Court, Fairmeads | 522 yd | |
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen | 46 Pyrles Lane, Loughton | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 123 Church Hill | 727 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 118 Church Hill, Loughton | 757 yd | |
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 766 yd | |
| Loughton Cricket Club | The Uplands, Loughton | 773 yd | |
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulloti Cafe | 62 Borders Lane, Loughton | 398 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 707 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 158 Church Hill, Loughton | 792 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 811 yd | |
| All the Trimmings LTD | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 140 Church Hill, Loughton | 802 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 862 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 22-24 The Broadway, Loughton | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 865 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 329.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.