Parkmead is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 3JW is located in the Loughton Roding electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkmead, Loughton, IG10 3JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 3JP, IG10 3JN, IG10 3JR, IG10 3HE, IG10 3QQ, IG10 3JL, IG10 3QF, IG10 3HD, IG10 3PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG10 3JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 44.8% | 47.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 36.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 53.1% | 47.1% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 36.1% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 25.7% | 24% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 27.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.6% | 91.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 90.5% | 80% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 80.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.3% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkmead was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkmead has the 4th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge and the 28th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Parkmead, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-03-28 | £417,337 |
| 21 Parkmead, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-03-24 | £550,126 |
| 61 Parkmead, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2025-03-03 | £656,291 |
| 63 Parkmead, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £652,500 | 2024-09-12 | £644,631 |
| 25 Parkmead, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-11-18 | £422,448 |
IG10 3JW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 3JW 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 | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,412 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 | 975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 4,808 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 | 633 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,477 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 | 220 yd | |
| Perfect Choice | 60 Borders Lane, Loughton | 532 yd | |
| Crown of India | 58 Borders Lane, Loughton | 532 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 15C Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton | 599 yd | |
| Boncan Ltd | 15A Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 70 yd | |
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 905 yd | |
| Debden Sports Club | Chigwell Lane, Loughton | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulloti Cafe | 62 Borders Lane, Loughton | 532 yd | |
| Jasmine | 8 Valley Hill, Loughton | 983 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 984 yd | |
| FABIO's | Kiosk, Debden Station | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Roding Valley Recreation Ground (North) Roding Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Debden Sports Club CHIGWELL LANE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Roding Valley High School ALDERTON HILL | artificial grass pitch | 1,093 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.