Avondale Drive is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 3BT 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 Avondale Drive, Loughton, IG10 3BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 3DA, IG10 3BZ, IG10 3DB, IG10 3BU, IG10 3BS, IG10 3DD, IG10 3LQ, IG10 3AD, IG10 3LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 3BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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% | 53.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49% | 46.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 3BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 39.9% | 32.5% | -7.4% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 52.5% | 10.5% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 50.7% | 54.9% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 31.2% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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% | 11.7% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 42.5% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.1% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.6% | 80.3% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 94.4% | 85.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 85.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Drive was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% lower than the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Avondale Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge and the 149th lowest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Avondale Court Avondale Drive, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £224,950 | 2007-06-15 | £317,857 |
| 3 Avondale Court Avondale Drive, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2003-01-03 | £239,242 |
| 2 Avondale Court Avondale Drive, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2001-01-29 | £224,384 |
| 4 Avondale Court Avondale Drive, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 1998-02-12 | £219,287 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White Bridge Junior School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | - not rated | 930 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill High School Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Epping Forest High School Borders Lane , IG10 3SD | - not rated | 1,722 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 | 1,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 1,971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phetrin Thai Takeaway | 6C Valley Hill, Loughton | 234 yd | |
| ONAMI | 1 Oakwood Parade, Oakwood Hill | 269 yd | |
| Sapore Rustico | 150 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 915 yd | |
| The Way BBQ | 160 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 949 yd | |
| Dada | 31 Station Road, Loughton | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton Football Club | Sports Pavilion, Avondale Close | 370 yd | |
| Roding Valley Cricket Club | Bradwell Road, Buckhurst Hill | 903 yd | |
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine | 8 Valley Hill, Loughton | 234 yd | |
| Dick on a Stick | 8 Witham Close, Loughton | 627 yd | |
| Spicy Tandoori | Station Approach, Loughton | 807 yd | |
| Rock & Roe | 148 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley Recreation Ground (North) Roding Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 311 yd |
| Loughton Football Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION AVONDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Roding Valley High School Sports Ground BRIDGE HOUSE BRIDGE HOUSE RODING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Roding Valley Cricket Club Bradwell Road | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Roding Valley High School ALDERTON HILL | artificial grass pitch | 934 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Chigwell) RODING LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 954 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.