Goldings Hill is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 2RY 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 Goldings Hill, Loughton, IG10 2RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 2QP, IG10 2RX, IG10 2QW, IG10 2SL, IG10 2SN, IG10 2RU, IG10 1SW, IG10 2QH, IG10 2RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 2RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2RY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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 | 19.8% | 21.3% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 66.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 44.7% | 63.4% | 18.7% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 25.5% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 7.2% | -11.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 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 | 24.6% | 14.5% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 39.5% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 76.5% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 88% | 82.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 83.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 16.1% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0.3% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 7.2% | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldings Hill was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the Loughton Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goldings Hill has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Cottage Goldings Hill, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2007-12-17 | £1,173,913 |
| Oak Tree Cottage Goldings Hill, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2006-07-25 | £983,607 |
| Oak Tree Cottage Goldings Hill, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2004-12-13 | £825,806 |
| Oak Tree Cottage Goldings Hill, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 1996-12-19 | £1,030,508 |
IG10 2RY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 2RY 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 | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 2,082 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 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping St Johns Church of England School Bury Lane , CM16 5JB | 2out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy Broomstick Hall Road , EN9 1LF | 3out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 115 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 4,210 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 | 412 yd | |
| Hillside Tandoori | 128 Church Hill, Loughton | 612 yd | |
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen | 46 Pyrles Lane, Loughton | 813 yd | |
| Kay Campling/ Campling Foods | Honeytree Court, Fairmeads | 933 yd | |
| Debden House | Debden House Campsite, Debden Green | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton Golf club | Loughton Golf Centre, Clays Lane | 179 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | Foresters Arms, 15 Baldwins Hill | 331 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 118 Church Hill, Loughton | 612 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 123 Church Hill | 666 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 103 York Hill, Loughton | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonna Zenone Pizza | 13 Goldings Road, Loughton | 397 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 158 Church Hill, Loughton | 465 yd | |
| Green Olive | Traditional Fish & Souvlaki, 52 Pyrles Lane | 803 yd | |
| All the Trimmings LTD | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road, Loughton | 880 yd | |
| Club Darby Ltd | Gunmakers Arms, 133 Chester Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 140 Church Hill, Loughton | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loughton Golf Club GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB CLAYS LANE | golf | 740 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.