Lower Park Road is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 4NA 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 Lower Park Road, Loughton, IG10 4NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 4NB, IG10 4HY, IG10 4NG, IG10 4HX, IG10 4RS, IG10 4NL, IG10 4NQ, IG10 4JA, IG10 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 4NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 49.8% | 54.8% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 45.2% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 31.2% | 38.3% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 45.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 58.6% | 50.6% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37.3% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 9.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 48.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.9% | 87.3% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 90.4% | 86.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 89.5% | 87.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.6% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Park Road was 370.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 603.9% higher than the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Park Road has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge and the 7th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Lower Park Road, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2024-03-11 | £1,067,140 |
| 12A Lower Park Road, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-01-22 | £459,823 |
| 12 Lower Park Road, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-01-22 | £715,361 |
| 4 Roding Court, 2 Lower Park Road, Loughton, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-11-30 | £505,693 |
| 22 Lower Park Road, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2022-01-28 | £983,000 |
IG10 4NA 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 4NA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,376 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 | 2,037 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 | 466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dada | 31 Station Road, Loughton | 224 yd | |
| Gods Own Pizza | 155 High Road, Loughton | 314 yd | |
| Nandos | 2 Station Road, Loughton | 320 yd | |
| Palace Fish Bar | 122 High Road, Loughton | 341 yd | |
| Mila Loughton | Connaught House, 112-120 High Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBC Golds Lunch Club | Loughton Baptist Church, 92 High Road | 262 yd | |
| Loughton Club | 8 Station Road, Loughton | 320 yd | |
| Lopping Hall | 189 High Road, Loughton | 389 yd | |
| Tom, Dick and Harry's | 153 High Road, Loughton | 389 yd | |
| The Holly Bush | 140 High Road, Loughton | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Tandoori | Station Approach, Loughton | 278 yd | |
| Dick on a Stick | 8 Witham Close, Loughton | 565 yd | |
| The Charcoal Grill | 166 High Road, Loughton | 628 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 241 High Road, Loughton | 771 yd | |
| Mooboo | 220 High Road, Loughton | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Old Station Road | 227 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 161-163 High Road, Loughton | 343 yd | |
| Morrisons | 246-250 High Road, Loughton | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley High School ALDERTON HILL | artificial grass pitch | 371 yd |
| Roding Valley High School Sports Ground BRIDGE HOUSE BRIDGE HOUSE RODING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Oaklands School ALBION HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Loughton Leisure Centre TRAPS HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 902 yd |
| Loughton Football Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION AVONDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.