Borders Walk is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 3FN 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 2012-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borders Walk, Loughton, IG10 3FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 3FP, IG10 1ES, IG10 3FG, IG10 3QX, IG10 3FB, IG10 1TG, IG10 3QY, IG10 1TH, IG10 3FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 3FN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 3FN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 34.8% | 44.6% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 42.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 3.6% | -7.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 42.9% | 55.5% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 10.1% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.8% | 19.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 34.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.1% | 86.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 93.7% | 84.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 84.5% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.5% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 8.5% | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borders Walk was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Loughton Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borders Walk has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest and the 138th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Borders Walk, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £361,500 | 2022-07-18 | £356,777 |
| 8 Borders Walk, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-05-31 | £388,184 |
| 8 Borders Walk, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2017-12-14 | £393,004 |
| 3 Borders Walk, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-03-31 | £633,766 |
| 5 Borders Walk, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-03-30 | £372,911 |
IG10 3FN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 3FN 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 | 162 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 5,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 3,024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Choice | 60 Borders Lane, Loughton | 113 yd | |
| Crown of India | 58 Borders Lane, Loughton | 113 yd | |
| East 15 Acting School | Hatfields, Rectory Lane | 361 yd | |
| 13 Barfields | Loughton, Essex | 420 yd | |
| Fresko | 27 The Broadway, Loughton | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 579 yd | |
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 709 yd | |
| Loughton Cricket Club | The Uplands, Loughton | 810 yd | |
| The Plume of Feathers | Plume Of Feathers, 123 Church Hill | 867 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 118 Church Hill, Loughton | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulloti Cafe | 62 Borders Lane, Loughton | 113 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 775 yd | |
| The Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza | 40 The Broadway, Loughton | 907 yd | |
| FABIO's | Kiosk, Debden Station | 969 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 158 Church Hill, Loughton | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 795 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 22-24 The Broadway, Loughton | 907 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 140 Church Hill, Loughton | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Loughton Leisure Centre TRAPS HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,087 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.