Monksgrove is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 3LR 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 Monksgrove, Loughton, IG10 3LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 3LS, IG10 3LU, IG10 3LT, IG10 3LX, IG10 3LP, IG10 3ND, IG10 3LY, IG10 3NB, IG10 3LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG10 3LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.4% | 49.4% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.6% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 31.3% | 45.5% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 35.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 10% | -7.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 8% | -4.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.9% | 40.6% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 40.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10.7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 34.9% | 27% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 13.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 15.2% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 23% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.9% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.7% | 81.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 90.5% | 80.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 80.5% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monksgrove was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% lower than the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monksgrove has the 21st highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge and the 166th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Monksgrove, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2025-10-13 | £386,000 |
| 63 Monksgrove, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-31 | £328,697 |
| 77 Monksgrove, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-12-23 | £362,806 |
| 62 Monksgrove, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-04-29 | £329,293 |
| 78 Monksgrove, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2015-08-19 | £366,247 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,712 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 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 4,748 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 | 989 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 15C Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton | 548 yd | |
| 13 Barfields | Loughton, Essex | 574 yd | |
| Boncan Ltd | 15A Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton | 611 yd | |
| ONAMI | 1 Oakwood Parade, Oakwood Hill | 794 yd | |
| The Hive by Curious Kitchen | 38 Chigwell Lane, Loughton | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 424 yd | |
| Debden Sports Club | Chigwell Lane, Loughton | 879 yd | |
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 1,042 yd | |
| Grange Farm Centre | Grange Farm, High Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulloti Cafe | 62 Borders Lane, Loughton | 875 yd | |
| Jasmine | 8 Valley Hill, Loughton | 882 yd | |
| FABIO's | Kiosk, Debden Station | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley Recreation Ground (North) Roding Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Debden Sports Club CHIGWELL LANE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| St Lukes School (Closed) Borders Lane | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.