Greenfields Close, Loughton, IG10 3HG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG10 3HG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	48.8%	-2.7%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	48.5%	51.2%	2.7%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32%	34.9%	2.9%	37.9%	-3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	49.6%	-1.6%	44.2%	5.4%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	4.8%	7.1%	2.3%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	11.6%	7.1%	-4.5%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

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	47.8%	53.8%	6.0%	48.4%	5.4%
Good health	32.9%	30.1%	-2.8%	33.6%	-3.5%
Fair health	15.6%	12.7%	-2.9%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.8%	20.8%	-8.0%	18.2%	2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	10.4%	-6.8%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	11.2%	-1.2%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	6%	5.2%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	14.4%	4.4%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	24%	35.6%	11.6%	33.8%	1.8%
Other	6.8%	1.6%	-5.2%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	0%	2%	2.0%	3.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.6%	0.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	96.6%	90.6%	-6.0%	81.4%	9.2%
Arab	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.3% 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	89.8%	87.3%	-2.5%	83.2%	4.1%
European Union	5.1%	7.3%	2.2%	6.1%	1.2%
Rest of Europe	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	3%	1.6%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.1%	87.6%	-0.5%	83.2%	4.4%
10+ Years	2%	11%	9.0%	9.8%	1.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	2%	1%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	7.5%	0%	-7.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	76.7%	7.1%
Ireland	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Lithuania	2.7%	0.3%	2.4%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	54.8%	46.2%	8.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	3.3%	0.5%	2.8%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Greenfields Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenfields Close was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Greenfields Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge and the 86th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£56,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in IG10 3HG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Greenfields Close are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Epping Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Greenfields Close, Loughton, IG10 3HG

Estimated Average Property Prices for IG10 3HG

Average Price
£416,090

Semi-Detached
£411,217

Terraced
£445,329

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Greenfields Close

Average Price
£418,304

Semi-Detached
£416,532

Terraced
£432,479

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Greenfields CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Greenfields Close, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2017-01-31	£432,479
1 Greenfields Close, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2015-07-24	£465,120
15 Greenfields Close, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2015-05-15	£429,883
5 Greenfields Close, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£246,500	2013-09-06	£408,616
5 Greenfields Close, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2009-08-14	£469,522

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IG10 3HG

Employment

IG10 3HG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3HG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	70
Self-Employed	38
Part-Time Employee	25
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	17
Financial and insurance activities	16
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	7
Manufacturing	7
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE	2out of 4	344 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE	3out of 4	379 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR	3out of 4	1,152 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR	3out of 4	1,439 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR	3out of 4	1,468 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA	3out of 4	865 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ	4out of 4	2,017 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD	4out of 4	2,426 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT	3out of 4	4,079 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES	3out of 4	4,765 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS	3out of 4	414 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ	- not rated	1,686 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA	- not rated	1,712 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ	- not rated	2,279 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF	- not rated	2,737 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
13 Barfields	Loughton, Essex	152 yd
Perfect Choice	60 Borders Lane, Loughton	383 yd
Crown of India	58 Borders Lane, Loughton	383 yd
East 15 Acting School	Hatfields, Rectory Lane	802 yd
Costa Coffee	15C Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton	820 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Black Deer	The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road	201 yd
Loughton Cricket Club	The Uplands, Loughton	941 yd
The Hub	Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway	989 yd
The Last Post	227 High Road, Loughton	1,010 yd
Wesley Cafe	Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road	1,025 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gulloti Cafe	62 Borders Lane, Loughton	383 yd
Kentucky Fried Chicken	241 High Road, Loughton	975 yd
Morley's	252B High Road, Loughton	1,002 yd
Morley's Fried Chicken	244B High Road, Loughton	1,008 yd
Mooboo	220 High Road, Loughton	1,025 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	246-250 High Road, Loughton		1,025 yd
Sainsbury's	12 Torrington Drive, Loughton		1,046 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane	grass pitches	403 yd
Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE	health and fitness suite	642 yd
Loughton Leisure Centre TRAPS HILL	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	874 yd
Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands	grass pitches	906 yd
Roding Valley Recreation Ground (North) Roding Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	961 yd
Roding Valley High School ALDERTON HILL	artificial grass pitch	962 yd
Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive	health and fitness suite	1,034 yd
Roding Valley High School Sports Ground BRIDGE HOUSE BRIDGE HOUSE RODING ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,052 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	161.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.