The Lindens is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 3HU is located in the Loughton Roding electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Lindens, Loughton, IG10 3HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 3HS, IG10 3HQ, IG10 3HE, IG10 3JD, IG10 3HG, IG10 3HF, IG10 3JB, IG10 3JN, IG10 3HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG10 3HU 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Lindens 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.
The Lindens 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 The Lindens, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-03-28 | £705,142 |
| 113 The Lindens, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-08-04 | £693,443 |
| 122 The Lindens, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-05-16 | £644,931 |
| 112 The Lindens, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-09-28 | £792,079 |
| 124 The Lindens, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £782,500 | 2021-06-30 | £845,946 |
IG10 3HU 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 3HU 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 4,556 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 | 620 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,636 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Barfields | Loughton, Essex | 344 yd | |
| Perfect Choice | 60 Borders Lane, Loughton | 609 yd | |
| Crown of India | 58 Borders Lane, Loughton | 609 yd | |
| ONAMI | 1 Oakwood Parade, Oakwood Hill | 699 yd | |
| Phetrin Thai Takeaway | 6C Valley Hill, Loughton | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 270 yd | |
| The Last Post | 227 High Road, Loughton | 925 yd | |
| Loughton Club | 8 Station Road, Loughton | 959 yd | |
| Lopping Hall | 189 High Road, Loughton | 1,014 yd | |
| Tom, Dick and Harry's | 153 High Road, Loughton | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulloti Cafe | 62 Borders Lane, Loughton | 609 yd | |
| Jasmine | 8 Valley Hill, Loughton | 812 yd | |
| Spicy Tandoori | Station Approach, Loughton | 896 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 241 High Road, Loughton | 917 yd | |
| Mooboo | 220 High Road, Loughton | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 246-250 High Road, Loughton | 1,017 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Old Station Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 161-163 High Road, Loughton | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Roding Valley Recreation Ground (North) Roding Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Roding Valley High School ALDERTON HILL | artificial grass pitch | 792 yd |
| Roding Valley High School Sports Ground BRIDGE HOUSE BRIDGE HOUSE RODING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Loughton Leisure Centre TRAPS HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands | grass pitches | 931 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.