The Broadway is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 3SX is located in the Loughton Fairmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 3SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 3SY, IG10 3ST, IG10 3SP, IG10 2AX, IG10 2FA, IG10 3TA, IG10 2AY, IG10 2BA, IG10 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 3SX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 57.3% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 42.7% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 3SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 60.6% | 64.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 23.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 53.5% | 54.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 32.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 | 15.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 24.9% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 33.1% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.5% | 76.8% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 69.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 69.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 69.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 9.4% | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway was 1054.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 787.5% higher than the Loughton Fairmead average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Broadway has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Loughton Fairmead and the highest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 268.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53A The Broadway, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-28 | £191,393 |
| 25A The Broadway, Loughton, Essex Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-09-16 | £275,590 |
| 49A The Broadway, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-08-16 | £322,651 |
| 27A The Broadway, Loughton, Essex Other, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-02-20 | £268,449 |
| 75A The Broadway, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2017-03-24 | £293,107 |
IG10 3SX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3SX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG10 3SX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery The Broadway , IG10 3SR | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | - not rated | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest High School Borders Lane , IG10 3SD | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | - not rated | 944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | - not rated | 944 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest College Borders Lane , IG10 3SA | - not rated | 582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,196 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Shammai Grammar School High Road , IG7 6DW | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresko | 27 The Broadway, Loughton | 68 yd | |
| Efezade | 12-14 The Broadway, Loughton | 74 yd | |
| Freshwaters | 38 The Broadway, Loughton | 74 yd | |
| T & J Kelly | 82 The Broadway, Loughton | 74 yd | |
| Golden Anchor | 28 The Broadway, Loughton | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 164 yd | |
| Manjal Indian Restaurant | Sports Pavilion, Langston Road | 560 yd | |
| Debden Sports Club | Chigwell Lane, Loughton | 664 yd | |
| The Cottage Loaf PH | Jessel Drive, Loughton | 999 yd | |
| The Black Deer | The Black Deer PH, Poundfield Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza | 40 The Broadway, Loughton | 74 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 86 yd | |
| FABIO's | Kiosk, Debden Station | 285 yd | |
| Healthy Options (Wickes) | Goldstone House, Langston Road | 470 yd | |
| Gulloti Cafe | 62 Borders Lane, Loughton | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 22-24 The Broadway, Loughton | 74 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 161 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 2, Epping Forest Shopping Park | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Pro Sw Gym SEEDBED CENTRE SEEDBED CENTRE LANGSTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Debden Sports Club CHIGWELL LANE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Loughton Sports Bar (Closed) Langston Road | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 673 yd |
| The Football Academy SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION LANGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Debden Park High School WILLINGALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| Woolston Manor Golf And Country Club WOOLSTON MANOR WOOLSTON MANOR ABRIDGE ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,045 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chigwell) WOOLSTON MANOR WOOLSTON MANOR ABRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.