Sandford Avenue is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2AJ is located in the Loughton Fairmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandford Avenue, Loughton, IG10 2AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2AL, IG10 2AU, IG10 2BS, IG10 2BP, IG10 2AW, IG10 2BT, IG10 2HZ, IG10 2AT, IG10 2AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 2AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 40.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 44.3% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 8.2% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 42.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 27.9% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 20.4% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 36.7% | 20.8% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 29.2% | 17.5% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 89.2% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83% 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% | 83% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 11.8% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 83.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.7% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandford Avenue was 212.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% higher than the Loughton Fairmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandford Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Loughton Fairmead and the 19th highest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sandford Avenue, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-06-10 | £415,021 |
| 17 Sandford Avenue, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2023-02-03 | £265,117 |
| 25 Sandford Avenue, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-12-19 | £261,259 |
| 24 Sandford Avenue, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2022-07-15 | £435,135 |
| 17 Sandford Avenue, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-11-05 | £256,487 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | - not rated | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 717 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | - not rated | 717 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Forest High School Borders Lane , IG10 3SD | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest College Borders Lane , IG10 3SA | - not rated | 595 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,147 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Shammai Grammar School High Road , IG7 6DW | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 3,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafelicious | 57 The Broadway, Loughton | 302 yd | |
| Cafe Bengal | 41 The Broadway, Loughton | 302 yd | |
| El Kaz Taverna | 67 The Broadway, Loughton | 302 yd | |
| Subway | 15 The Broadway, Loughton | 302 yd | |
| Come N Play Cafe | 65 The Broadway, Loughton | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 421 yd | |
| The Cottage Loaf PH | Jessel Drive, Loughton | 706 yd | |
| Manjal Indian Restaurant | Sports Pavilion, Langston Road | 835 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 942 yd | |
| Debden Sports Club | Chigwell Lane, Loughton | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza | 40 The Broadway, Loughton | 381 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 383 yd | |
| FABIO's | Kiosk, Debden Station | 620 yd | |
| Healthy Options (Wickes) | Goldstone House, Langston Road | 729 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 22-24 The Broadway, Loughton | 381 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 476 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 2, Epping Forest Shopping Park | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Debden Park High School WILLINGALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Pro Sw Gym SEEDBED CENTRE SEEDBED CENTRE LANGSTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Loughton Sports Bar (Closed) Langston Road | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 794 yd |
| The Football Academy SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION LANGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Debden Sports Club CHIGWELL LANE | grass pitches | 977 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.