Colebrook Path is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2HW 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 Colebrook Path, Loughton, IG10 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2HN, IG10 2LY, IG10 2NB, IG10 2LZ, IG10 2LJ, IG10 2JG, IG10 2LH, IG10 2JU, IG10 2LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 2HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.9% | 37.4% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 44.3% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 50.7% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 33% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 22.9% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 15.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 17.9% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 22.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.3% | 85.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 90.7% | 83.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 83.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.4% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colebrook Path was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Loughton Fairmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colebrook Path has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Loughton Fairmead and the 70th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.0%.

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 Colebrook Path, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-10-31 | £447,291 |
| 5 Colebrook Path, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2021-04-30 | £468,283 |
| 4 Colebrook Path, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-03-31 | £422,557 |
| 1 Colebrook Path, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2020-05-29 | £512,074 |
| 11 Colebrook Path, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2019-11-15 | £455,768 |
IG10 2HW 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 2HW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping St Johns Church of England School Bury Lane , CM16 5JB | 2out of 4 | 5,049 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 | 1,019 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 3,791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 3,905 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 | 206 yd | |
| Kay Campling/ Campling Foods | Honeytree Court, Fairmeads | 312 yd | |
| Debden House | Debden House Campsite, Debden Green | 911 yd | |
| East 15 Acting School | Hatfields, Rectory Lane | 916 yd | |
| Cafe Mosaic | 4 Goldings Hill, Loughton | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmakers Arms | 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 146 yd | |
| The Cottage Loaf PH | Jessel Drive, Loughton | 598 yd | |
| Loughton Golf club | Loughton Golf Centre, Clays Lane | 964 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 118 Church Hill, Loughton | 1,067 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 123 Church Hill | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All the Trimmings LTD | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 82 yd | |
| Club Darby Ltd | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road | 146 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 198 yd | |
| Nonna Zenone Pizza | 13 Goldings Road, Loughton | 561 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 158 Church Hill, Loughton | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 140 Church Hill, Loughton | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loughton Golf Club GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB CLAYS LANE | golf | 500 yd |
| Hereward Primary School COLEBROOK LANE | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Davenant Foundation School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Debden Park High School WILLINGALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Willingale Road Playing Fields WILLINGALE ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.