Chigwell Park is in Chigwell and in Epping Forest district. IG7 5BE is located in the Chigwell with Lambourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chigwell Park, Chigwell, IG7 5BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 5BG, IG7 5AU, IG7 5BJ, IG7 5AS, IG7 5AT, IG7 5AR, IG7 5BB, IG7 5BD, IG7 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG7 5BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.4% | 52.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 IG7 5BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.2% 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 | 28.4% | 21.2% | -7.2% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 68.2% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 24.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 48.6% | 52.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 33.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around IG7 5BE this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 9.7% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 49.4% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 22.6% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 19.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 73.3% | 49.4% | -23.9% | 81.4% | -32.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 83.1% | 76.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 15.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 76.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.1% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 0.6% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 12.6% | 1.7% | 10.9% |
| Jewish | 11.6% | 0.5% | 11.1% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Sikh | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chigwell Park was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Chigwell with Lambourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chigwell Park has the 10th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Chigwell with Lambourne and the 75th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% 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 Chigwell Park, Chigwell, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2023-11-10 | £1,134,038 |
| 9 Chigwell Park, Chigwell, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2019-08-14 | £971,570 |
| 17 Chigwell Park, Chigwell, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2017-08-25 | £881,310 |
| 19 Chigwell Park, Chigwell, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2009-12-11 | £1,204,362 |
| 2 Chigwell Park, Chigwell, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2008-08-29 | £1,464,402 |
IG7 5BE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
IG7 5BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Primary Academy Mandir Lane , IG7 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moka Chigwell Ltd | 181 High Road, Chigwell | 270 yd | |
| Chigwell Fish Bar | 10 Brook Parade, Chigwell | 351 yd | |
| Papillon Restaurant | 13 Brook Parade, Chigwell | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Golf Club Ltd | Chigwell Golf Club, 156 High Road | 440 yd | |
| Chigwell Mens Club | Victory Hall, Hainault Road | 485 yd | |
| The King William IV | King William IV, High Road | 682 yd | |
| Chigwell Hall | Metropolitan Police, Chigwell Sports Club | 1,047 yd | |
| Old Loughtonians Hockey Club | Luxborough Lane, Chigwell | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 1 Brook Parade, Chigwell | 319 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Golf Club CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE HIGH ROAD | golf | 422 yd |
| West Hatch High School Academy HIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 835 yd |
| Roding Sports Centre RODING SPORTS CENTRE RODING SPORTS CENTRE LUXBOROUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 849 yd |
| Metropolitan Police (Chigwell Sports Club) CHIGWELL SPORTS CLUB CHIGWELL SPORTS CLUB HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,051 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.