Upper Park is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 4EW is located in the Loughton Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Park, Loughton, IG10 4EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 4EY, IG10 4ET, IG10 4EZ, IG10 4ES, IG10 4QT, IG10 4EH, IG10 4QY, IG10 4EN, IG10 4QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 4EW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% 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 | 52.9% | 56.4% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 43.6% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 | 34.3% | 28.2% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 50.4% | 43.3% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 17.4% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 36.5% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.2% | 84.6% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.7% 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% | 81.7% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 82% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.9% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 11.2% | 0.5% | 10.7% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Park was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Upper Park has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge and the 18th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Upper Park, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,210,000 | 2022-07-29 | £1,184,098 |
| 10 Upper Park, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2022-05-12 | £937,867 |
| 26 Upper Park, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2019-09-16 | £991,020 |
| 16 Upper Park, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2013-05-10 | £2,051,282 |
| 18 Upper Park, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2011-08-12 | £1,294,374 |
IG10 4EW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IG10 4EW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill High Road , IG9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 2,042 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 | 756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 2,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Fish Bar | 122 High Road, Loughton | 369 yd | |
| Mila Loughton | Connaught House, 112-120 High Road | 369 yd | |
| Gods Own Pizza | 155 High Road, Loughton | 393 yd | |
| Two Kitchens | 167 High Road, Loughton | 437 yd | |
| Loughton BBQ | 169-171 High Road, Loughton | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBC Golds Lunch Club | Loughton Baptist Church, 92 High Road | 204 yd | |
| Lopping Hall | 189 High Road, Loughton | 446 yd | |
| Tom, Dick and Harry's | 153 High Road, Loughton | 446 yd | |
| Loughton Masonic Hall | 16 High Beech Road, Loughton | 457 yd | |
| Loughton Club | 8 Station Road, Loughton | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Tandoori | Station Approach, Loughton | 622 yd | |
| The Charcoal Grill | 166 High Road, Loughton | 631 yd | |
| Mooboo | 220 High Road, Loughton | 789 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 241 High Road, Loughton | 799 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 244B High Road, Loughton | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Old Station Road | 386 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 161-163 High Road, Loughton | 407 yd | |
| Morrisons | 246-250 High Road, Loughton | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School ALBION HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Roding Valley High School ALDERTON HILL | artificial grass pitch | 628 yd |
| Roding Valley High School Sports Ground BRIDGE HOUSE BRIDGE HOUSE RODING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Loughton Leisure Centre TRAPS HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.