Castell Road is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2LT is located in the Loughton Fairmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castell Road, Loughton, IG10 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2LU, IG10 2LX, IG10 2HE, IG10 2LL, IG10 2LR, IG10 2HG, IG10 2LF, IG10 2EX, IG10 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 2LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents 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 | 53.2% | 54.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 45.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 34.4% | 37.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 45.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 45.2% | 44.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 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.
In the area around IG10 2LT this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 28.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 16.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 24.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.6% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.7% | 83% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 92.4% | 84.1% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 85.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castell Road was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Loughton Fairmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castell Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Loughton Fairmead and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Castell Road, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-11-07 | £520,808 |
| 19 Castell Road, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2021-12-13 | £434,228 |
| 14 Castell Road, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-18 | £490,594 |
| 15 Castell Road, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-10-18 | £502,512 |
| 22 Castell Road, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-07-18 | £455,504 |
IG10 2LT 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | 4out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | - not rated | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | - not rated | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | - not rated | 808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | - not rated | 808 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Forest High School Borders Lane , IG10 3SD | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Community 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 | 1,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,343 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 3,553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopersale Hall School Flux's Lane , CM16 7PE | - not rated | 3,965 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen | 46 Pyrles Lane, Loughton | 564 yd | |
| Kay Campling/ Campling Foods | Honeytree Court, Fairmeads | 689 yd | |
| Debden House | Debden House Campsite, Debden Green | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmakers Arms | 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 265 yd | |
| The Cottage Loaf PH | Jessel Drive, Loughton | 549 yd | |
| Loughton Golf club | Loughton Golf Centre, Clays Lane | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Darby Ltd | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road | 265 yd | |
| All the Trimmings LTD | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 384 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 547 yd | |
| Nonna Zenone Pizza | 13 Goldings Road, Loughton | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hereward Primary School COLEBROOK LANE | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Davenant Foundation School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Loughton Golf Club GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB CLAYS LANE | golf | 438 yd |
| Willingale Road Playing Fields WILLINGALE ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Debden Park High School WILLINGALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 811 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 266.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.