Felstead Road is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 3BB is located in the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Felstead Road, Loughton, IG10 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 3BA, IG10 3BD, IG10 3AZ, IG10 3AY, IG10 3AX, IG10 4QG, IG10 3BE, IG10 3AU, IG10 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 3BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 53.8% | 52.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG10 3BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 42.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 35.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 13.9% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 52% | 49.2% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 32.2% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 21.1% | 19.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 11.6% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 11% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17.1% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 31.6% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% 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 | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.4% | 79.1% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 91.5% | 82.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 8.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 82.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.4% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Felstead Road was 99.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.2% higher than the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Felstead Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge and the 79th highest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Felstead Road, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-07-18 | £449,096 |
| 25A Felstead Road, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-11-29 | £747,925 |
| 41 Felstead Road, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-11-21 | £620,010 |
| 25 Felstead Road, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2022-06-09 | £696,107 |
| 49 Felstead Road, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-12-22 | £510,835 |
IG10 3BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.
IG10 3BB 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 5,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White Bridge Junior School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill High School Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Epping Forest High School Borders Lane , IG10 3SD | - not rated | 2,585 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 | 2,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapore Rustico | 150 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 224 yd | |
| The Way BBQ | 160 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 236 yd | |
| Phetrin Thai Takeaway | 6C Valley Hill, Loughton | 768 yd | |
| ONAMI | 1 Oakwood Parade, Oakwood Hill | 875 yd | |
| Asquith Chigwell Nursery | David Lloyd Club, Roding Lane | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley Cricket Club | Bradwell Road, Buckhurst Hill | 469 yd | |
| Loughton Football Club | Sports Pavilion, Avondale Close | 564 yd | |
| Buckhurst Hill Junior Sports Club | Buckhurst Hill Football Club, Roding Lane | 875 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Ltd | David Lloyd Club, Roding Lane | 875 yd | |
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club | Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock & Roe | 148 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 236 yd | |
| Dick on a Stick | 8 Witham Close, Loughton | 428 yd | |
| Jasmine | 8 Valley Hill, Loughton | 768 yd | |
| Spicy Tandoori | Station Approach, Loughton | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley Cricket Club Bradwell Road | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Loughton Football Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION AVONDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club (Roding Lane) ROUS ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Roding Valley High School Sports Ground BRIDGE HOUSE BRIDGE HOUSE RODING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Roding Valley Recreation Ground (South) Roding Lane | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Oaklands School ALBION HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Football Club RODING LANE | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Chigwell) RODING LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 1,039 yd |
| Roding Valley High School ALDERTON HILL | artificial grass pitch | 1,089 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 | 180.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.