Willingale Close is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2BY 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 Willingale Close, Loughton, IG10 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2BX, IG10 2DY, IG10 2EQ, IG10 2EA, IG10 2EF, IG10 2EG, IG10 2JE, IG10 2EL, IG10 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 2BY 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 | 52.8% | 56.6% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 43.4% | -3.8% | 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 | 34.9% | 36.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 39.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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% | 45.3% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 35.9% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 32.8% | 27.8% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 12.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19.5% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 24.4% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 91% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 92.1% | 85% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 84.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willingale Close was 152.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% higher than the Loughton Fairmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willingale Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Loughton Fairmead and the 32nd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Willingale Close, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-08-08 | £452,317 |
| 9 Willingale Close, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-03-15 | £406,667 |
| 4 Willingale Close, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2017-02-17 | £444,686 |
| 3 Willingale Close, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-10-28 | £386,280 |
| 10 Willingale Close, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2015-07-24 | £416,919 |
IG10 2BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,996 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 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping St Johns Church of England School Bury Lane , CM16 5JB | 2out of 4 | 5,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,482 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 3,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 3,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECL Care & Wellbeing Hub | Adult Training Centre, Torrington Drive | 696 yd | |
| Kay Campling/ Campling Foods | Honeytree Court, Fairmeads | 736 yd | |
| Cafe Bengal | 41 The Broadway, Loughton | 776 yd | |
| El Kaz Taverna | 67 The Broadway, Loughton | 776 yd | |
| Subway | 15 The Broadway, Loughton | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Loaf PH | Jessel Drive, Loughton | 150 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 686 yd | |
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Darby Ltd | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road | 687 yd | |
| All the Trimmings LTD | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 703 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 784 yd | |
| The Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza | 40 The Broadway, Loughton | 863 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 22-24 The Broadway, Loughton | 863 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Debden Park High School WILLINGALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 183 yd |
| Hereward Primary School COLEBROOK LANE | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Willingale Road Playing Fields WILLINGALE ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| The Football Academy SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION LANGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Loughton Sports Bar (Closed) Langston Road | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Davenant Foundation School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 1,027 yd |
| Loughton Golf Club GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB CLAYS LANE | golf | 1,041 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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.