Englands Lane is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2NS is located in the Loughton St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Englands Lane, Loughton, IG10 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2NR, IG10 2QS, IG10 2QJ, IG10 2NT, IG10 2NW, IG10 2NP, IG10 2JX, IG10 2JY, IG10 2JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 2NS is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 46.6% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 53.4% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG10 2NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 36% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 52.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 54% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.5% | 13.9% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 19.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.9% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 26.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| White | 94.2% | 87.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 91.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 93.2% | 91.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Englands Lane was 9.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Loughton Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Englands Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest and the 10th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Englands Lane, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2020-09-04 | £477,832 |
| 187 Englands Lane, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2018-09-28 | £604,397 |
| 183 Englands Lane, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2018-06-28 | £760,455 |
| 150 Englands Lane, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-06-22 | £615,074 |
| 165 Englands Lane, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-12-08 | £444,660 |
IG10 2NS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,935 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 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping St Johns Church of England School Bury Lane , CM16 5JB | 2out of 4 | 4,983 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 | 674 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 4,122 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 | 276 yd | |
| Kay Campling/ Campling Foods | Honeytree Court, Fairmeads | 454 yd | |
| Cafe Mosaic | 4 Goldings Hill, Loughton | 672 yd | |
| Debden House | Debden House Campsite, Debden Green | 746 yd | |
| Hillside Tandoori | 128 Church Hill, Loughton | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmakers Arms | 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 333 yd | |
| Loughton Golf club | Loughton Golf Centre, Clays Lane | 603 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 118 Church Hill, Loughton | 840 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 123 Church Hill | 871 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | Foresters Arms, 15 Baldwins Hill | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonna Zenone Pizza | 13 Goldings Road, Loughton | 206 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 256 yd | |
| All the Trimmings LTD | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 280 yd | |
| Club Darby Ltd | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road | 333 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 158 Church Hill, Loughton | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 140 Church Hill, Loughton | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loughton Golf Club GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB CLAYS LANE | golf | 331 yd |
| Hereward Primary School COLEBROOK LANE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Davenant Foundation School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Willingale Road Playing Fields WILLINGALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 205.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.