Hanson Drive is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2EA 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 Hanson Drive, Loughton, IG10 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2EF, IG10 2DY, IG10 2JD, IG10 2EG, IG10 2JE, IG10 2JB, IG10 2BY, IG10 2EE, IG10 2JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 2EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 40.1% | 54.2% | 14.1% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 28.4% | -13.8% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 44.9% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 31.6% | 21.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 24.8% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.7% | 89% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 90.5% | 87.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 88.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanson Drive was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the Loughton Fairmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanson Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Loughton Fairmead and the 25th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Hanson Drive, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-08-20 | £299,086 |
| 60 Hanson Drive, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-07 | £398,783 |
| 100 Hanson Drive, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-10-06 | £292,843 |
| 58 Hanson Drive, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2022-04-12 | £349,881 |
| 108 Hanson Drive, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-09-26 | £459,094 |
IG10 2EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,889 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 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping St Johns Church of England School Bury Lane , CM16 5JB | 2out of 4 | 5,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 5,373 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 | 1,338 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 3,608 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 3,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Campling/ Campling Foods | Honeytree Court, Fairmeads | 570 yd | |
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen | 46 Pyrles Lane, Loughton | 621 yd | |
| ECL Care & Wellbeing Hub | Adult Training Centre, Torrington Drive | 730 yd | |
| Cafe Bengal | 41 The Broadway, Loughton | 756 yd | |
| El Kaz Taverna | 67 The Broadway, Loughton | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Loaf PH | Jessel Drive, Loughton | 244 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 566 yd | |
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All the Trimmings LTD | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 563 yd | |
| Club Darby Ltd | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road | 566 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 627 yd | |
| The Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza | 40 The Broadway, Loughton | 844 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 22-24 The Broadway, Loughton | 844 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Debden Park High School WILLINGALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 341 yd |
| Hereward Primary School COLEBROOK LANE | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Willingale Road Playing Fields WILLINGALE ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Loughton Golf Club GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB CLAYS LANE | golf | 935 yd |
| Davenant Foundation School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| The Football Academy SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION LANGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Loughton Sports Bar (Closed) Langston Road | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,007 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.