Barrington Road is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2AY 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 Barrington Road, Loughton, IG10 2AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2AT, IG10 2BA, IG10 2AX, IG10 2AS, IG10 3SX, IG10 2AU, IG10 2AL, IG10 2FA, IG10 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 2AY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 62.2% | 56.6% | -5.6% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 37.8% | 43.4% | 5.6% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 25.3% | 29.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 28.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 17.5% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 27% | 22.2% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
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 (66.8%) 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 | 30.6% | 35.7% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 31.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 33.2% | 24.5% | -8.7% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around IG10 2AY this area, 37.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.7% | 37.4% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 20.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 93.4% | 87.9% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 94.9% | 88.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 88.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrington Road was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Loughton Fairmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrington Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Loughton Fairmead and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 375 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 -77.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Barrington Road, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-10-18 | £400,058 |
| 11 Barrington Road, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-01-09 | £437,039 |
| 13 Barrington Road, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2017-05-26 | £405,038 |
| 5 Barrington Road, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-12-09 | £498,389 |
| 28 Barrington Road, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2013-10-04 | £208,482 |
The percentage of retired residents living in IG10 2AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 282 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | - not rated | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest High School Borders Lane , IG10 3SD | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | - not rated | 931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | - not rated | 931 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | - not rated | 1,693 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 | 450 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 | 1,054 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Shammai Grammar School High Road , IG7 6DW | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresko | 27 The Broadway, Loughton | 171 yd | |
| Come N Play Cafe | 65 The Broadway, Loughton | 207 yd | |
| Cafelicious | 57 The Broadway, Loughton | 214 yd | |
| Cafe Bengal | 41 The Broadway, Loughton | 214 yd | |
| El Kaz Taverna | 67 The Broadway, Loughton | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 191 yd | |
| Manjal Indian Restaurant | Sports Pavilion, Langston Road | 733 yd | |
| Debden Sports Club | Chigwell Lane, Loughton | 791 yd | |
| The Cottage Loaf PH | Jessel Drive, Loughton | 940 yd | |
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 174 yd | |
| The Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza | 40 The Broadway, Loughton | 245 yd | |
| FABIO's | Kiosk, Debden Station | 435 yd | |
| Healthy Options (Wickes) | Goldstone House, Langston Road | 641 yd | |
| Gulloti Cafe | 62 Borders Lane, Loughton | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 22-24 The Broadway, Loughton | 245 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 262 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 2, Epping Forest Shopping Park | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Pro Sw Gym SEEDBED CENTRE SEEDBED CENTRE LANGSTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Debden Sports Club CHIGWELL LANE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Loughton Sports Bar (Closed) Langston Road | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| The Football Academy SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION LANGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Debden Park High School WILLINGALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.