Collard Avenue is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2ER 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 Collard Avenue, Loughton, IG10 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2EP, IG10 2EU, IG10 2ES, IG10 2ET, IG10 2EW, IG10 2EN, IG10 2DA, IG10 2DE, IG10 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 2ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 40.1% | 47.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 37.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 2.1% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 41.5% | 52.5% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 31.5% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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 | 28.1% | 19.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 17.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17.1% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 25% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.4% | 85.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 95.1% | 87.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 88% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collard Avenue was 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Loughton Fairmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Collard Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Loughton Fairmead and the 173rd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Collard Avenue, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2022-10-26 | £520,873 |
| 21 Collard Avenue, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-04-30 | £435,411 |
| 19 Collard Avenue, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-04-20 | £395,829 |
| 9 Collard Avenue, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2012-08-14 | £455,579 |
| 11 Collard Avenue, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2011-08-26 | £449,863 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | 4out of 4 | 164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Theydon Bois Primary School Orchard Drive , Theydon Bois CM16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping St Johns Church of England School Bury Lane , CM16 5JB | 2out of 4 | 4,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopersale Hall School Flux's Lane , CM16 7PE | - not rated | 3,910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 4,022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen | 46 Pyrles Lane, Loughton | 799 yd | |
| Kay Campling/ Campling Foods | Honeytree Court, Fairmeads | 851 yd | |
| Debden House | Debden House Campsite, Debden Green | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Loaf PH | Jessel Drive, Loughton | 259 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Darby Ltd | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road | 564 yd | |
| All the Trimmings LTD | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 648 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hereward Primary School COLEBROOK LANE | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Willingale Road Playing Fields WILLINGALE ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Debden Park High School WILLINGALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Davenant Foundation School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Loughton Golf Club GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB CLAYS LANE | golf | 821 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.