Rectory Lane is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2QZ 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 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 2QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2PW, IG10 2RW, IG10 1PR, IG10 1PS, IG10 1LL, IG10 1LJ, IG10 2RS, IG10 1LX, IG10 2PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 2QZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 51.9% | 52.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 2QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 38.7% | 34.6% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 52.4% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 56.2% | 52.4% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 13.1% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around IG10 2QZ this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 9.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 18.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 40% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89.3% | 82.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 89% | 83.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 82.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 9.2% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Lane was 115.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Loughton Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest and the 56th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Buckingham Court Rectory Lane, Loughton, Essex Other, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-06-16 | £664,586 |
| Unit 2 Buckingham Court Rectory Lane, Loughton, Essex Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2016-02-05 | £563,720 |
IG10 2QZ 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,650 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 5,362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping St Johns Church of England School Bury Lane , CM16 5JB | 2out of 4 | 5,463 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 | 414 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 3,561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 3,853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mosaic | 4 Goldings Hill, Loughton | 113 yd | |
| Hillside Tandoori | 128 Church Hill, Loughton | 235 yd | |
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen | 46 Pyrles Lane, Loughton | 650 yd | |
| Kay Campling/ Campling Foods | Honeytree Court, Fairmeads | 677 yd | |
| Zizzi | 2 Church Hill, Loughton | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 118 Church Hill, Loughton | 235 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 123 Church Hill | 271 yd | |
| Loughton Cricket Club | The Uplands, Loughton | 559 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | Foresters Arms, 15 Baldwins Hill | 581 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 103 York Hill, Loughton | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hong Kong | 158 Church Hill, Loughton | 118 yd | |
| Nonna Zenone Pizza | 13 Goldings Road, Loughton | 474 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 654 yd | |
| All the Trimmings LTD | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 797 yd | |
| Club Darby Ltd | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 140 Church Hill, Loughton | 181 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Loughton Golf Club GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB CLAYS LANE | golf | 899 yd |
| Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.