Austen Close is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 3TX 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 Austen Close, Loughton, IG10 3TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 3TU, IG10 3TF, IG10 3TY, IG10 3TE, IG10 3TT, IG10 2DG, IG10 2DQ, IG10 3TD, IG10 2DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 3TX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents 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 | 53.5% | 54% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 3TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 40.9% | 42.7% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 35.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 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 | 41.4% | 41.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 41.3% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.4% | 22.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 9.5% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 28.1% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 82% | 85.7% | 3.7% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 88.7% | 81% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 81% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.8% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Austen Close was 130.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% higher than the Loughton Fairmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Austen Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Loughton Fairmead and the 45th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Austen Close, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2025-03-07 | £442,429 |
| 17 Austen Close, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-02-18 | £372,802 |
| 21B Austen Close, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-02-08 | £244,769 |
| 10 Austen Close, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-10-20 | £271,118 |
| 1 Austen Close, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-03-03 | £491,587 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 267 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Burney Drive , IG10 2DY | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Primary School Colebrook Lane , IG10 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,511 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECL Care & Wellbeing Hub | Adult Training Centre, Torrington Drive | 253 yd | |
| Baxter Storey - BofE Debden | Bank Of England Printing Works, Langston Road | 286 yd | |
| Cafe Bengal | 41 The Broadway, Loughton | 458 yd | |
| El Kaz Taverna | 67 The Broadway, Loughton | 458 yd | |
| Subway | 15 The Broadway, Loughton | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Loaf PH | Jessel Drive, Loughton | 640 yd | |
| Manjal Indian Restaurant | Sports Pavilion, Langston Road | 683 yd | |
| The Hub | Unit F, Landmark House, 3 The Broadway | 714 yd | |
| Debden Sports Club | Chigwell Lane, Loughton | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broadway Fried Chicken & Pizza | 40 The Broadway, Loughton | 522 yd | |
| Healthy Options (Wickes) | Goldstone House, Langston Road | 581 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 21 The Broadway, Loughton | 638 yd | |
| FABIO's | Kiosk, Debden Station | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 22-24 The Broadway, Loughton | 522 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Torrington Drive, Loughton | 702 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 2, Epping Forest Shopping Park | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Debden Park High School WILLINGALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 396 yd |
| The Football Academy SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION LANGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Loughton Sports Bar (Closed) Langston Road | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Pro Sw Gym SEEDBED CENTRE SEEDBED CENTRE LANGSTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Body & Soul (Loughton) (Closed) Torrington Drive | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Epping Forest College BORDERS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,050 yd |
| Topgolf Game Centre (Chigwell) ABRIDGE ROAD | golf | 1,075 yd |
| Debden Sports Club CHIGWELL LANE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 48.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 48.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 48.9% |
| 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 | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.