The Crescent is in Loughton and in Epping Forest district. IG10 4PU 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 The Crescent, Loughton, IG10 4PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG10 4PX, IG10 4QE, IG10 4PT, IG10 4NE, IG10 3BQ, IG10 3NT, IG10 3NS, IG10 3AS, IG10 4QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG10 4PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52% | 52.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG10 4PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 29.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 57.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 61.5% | 59.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 51.1% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 9.2% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 92.5% | 78.1% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 93% | 87.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 86.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Crescent has the 6th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge and the 36th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 The Crescent, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-03-09 | £714,777 |
| 64 The Crescent, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2020-11-16 | £894,129 |
| 47 The Crescent, Loughton, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2020-03-26 | £747,907 |
| 66 The Crescent, Loughton, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2019-12-10 | £938,370 |
| 65 The Crescent, Loughton, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2019-10-16 | £593,818 |
IG10 4PU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
IG10 4PU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,721 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 | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,524 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 | 475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 1,771 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 | 592 yd | |
| Sapore Rustico | 150 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 668 yd | |
| Phetrin Thai Takeaway | 6C Valley Hill, Loughton | 671 yd | |
| The Way BBQ | 160 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 682 yd | |
| Nandos | 2 Station Road, Loughton | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBC Golds Lunch Club | Loughton Baptist Church, 92 High Road | 694 yd | |
| Loughton Club | 8 Station Road, Loughton | 732 yd | |
| Loughton Football Club | Sports Pavilion, Avondale Close | 734 yd | |
| Lopping Hall | 189 High Road, Loughton | 819 yd | |
| Tom, Dick and Harry's | 153 High Road, Loughton | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick on a Stick | 8 Witham Close, Loughton | 244 yd | |
| Spicy Tandoori | Station Approach, Loughton | 465 yd | |
| Jasmine | 8 Valley Hill, Loughton | 671 yd | |
| Rock & Roe | 148 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 682 yd | |
| The Charcoal Grill | 166 High Road, Loughton | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Old Station Road | 654 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 161-163 High Road, Loughton | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley High School Sports Ground BRIDGE HOUSE BRIDGE HOUSE RODING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Oaklands School ALBION HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Roding Valley High School ALDERTON HILL | artificial grass pitch | 685 yd |
| Loughton Football Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION AVONDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Roding Valley Cricket Club Bradwell Road | grass pitches | 940 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.