Barrington Green is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2BA 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 Green, Loughton, IG10 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2AY, IG10 2FA, IG10 2AT, IG10 3RZ, IG10 2AS, IG10 2AX, IG10 3SX, IG10 3RS, IG10 3RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 2BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.6% | 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.
In the immediate area around IG10 2BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 29.6% | 43.5% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 34.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 13% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 5.7% | -9.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.4% | 46.6% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 29.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 13% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 34.4% | 22.6% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.8% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 27.4% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.1% | 87.2% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 91.7% | 79.7% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 11% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 78.8% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrington Green was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Loughton Fairmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrington Green has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Loughton Fairmead and the 88th lowest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Barrington Green, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-08-06 | £426,567 |
| 34 Barrington Green, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-13 | £262,725 |
| 70 Barrington Green, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-09-21 | £542,338 |
| 15 Barrington Green, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-01-28 | £499,708 |
| 48 Barrington Green, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-01-19 | £447,037 |
IG10 2BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2BA 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 359 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | - not rated | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | - not rated | 1,214 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 | 605 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | - not rated | 1,774 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 | 393 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 | 1,006 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Shammai Grammar School High Road , IG7 6DW | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,777 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 | 153 yd | |
| Come N Play Cafe | 65 The Broadway, Loughton | 250 yd | |
| Cafelicious | 57 The Broadway, Loughton | 261 yd | |
| Cafe Bengal | 41 The Broadway, Loughton | 261 yd | |
| El Kaz Taverna | 67 The Broadway, Loughton | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 124 yd | |
| Debden Sports Club | Chigwell Lane, Loughton | 732 yd | |
| Manjal Indian Restaurant | Sports Pavilion, Langston Road | 735 yd | |
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 930 yd | |
| The Cottage Loaf PH | Jessel Drive, Loughton | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 146 yd | |
| The Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza | 40 The Broadway, Loughton | 262 yd | |
| FABIO's | Kiosk, Debden Station | 401 yd | |
| Healthy Options (Wickes) | Goldstone House, Langston Road | 652 yd | |
| Gulloti Cafe | 62 Borders Lane, Loughton | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 214 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 22-24 The Broadway, Loughton | 262 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 2, Epping Forest Shopping Park | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 223 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Pro Sw Gym SEEDBED CENTRE SEEDBED CENTRE LANGSTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Debden Sports Club CHIGWELL LANE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Loughton Sports Bar (Closed) Langston Road | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| The Football Academy SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION LANGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Debden Park High School WILLINGALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 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 | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 125.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.