Dacre Gardens is in Chigwell and in Epping Forest district. IG7 5HG is located in the Grange Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dacre Gardens, Chigwell, IG7 5HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 5HH, IG7 5ES, IG7 5HD, IG7 5HF, IG7 5HQ, IG7 5EP, IG7 5HA, IG7 5HB, IG7 5ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG7 5HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% 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 | 26.8% | 21.6% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 66.9% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 22.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) 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 | 56.4% | 55% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 30.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 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 5HG this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 9.4% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 18.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 42.5% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.4% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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 | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 18.9% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 15.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 76.9% | 62.3% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 89% | 78.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 11.2% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 78.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 1.4% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Hindu | 12.3% | 1.7% | 10.6% |
| Jewish | 17.1% | 0.5% | 16.6% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dacre Gardens was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% higher than the Grange Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dacre Gardens has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Grange Hill and the 182nd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Dacre Gardens, Chigwell, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2025-02-07 | £706,866 |
| 20 Dacre Gardens, Chigwell, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-11-07 | £753,138 |
| 4 Dacre Gardens, Chigwell, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2022-09-02 | £920,679 |
| 42 Dacre Gardens, Chigwell, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2022-07-14 | £866,055 |
| 52 Dacre Gardens, Chigwell, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £717,000 | 2021-06-28 | £775,135 |
IG7 5HG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
IG7 5HG 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell Primary Academy Mandir Lane , IG7 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlop Primary School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,827 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 | 1,545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,870 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,726 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Panda | Grange Hill Post Office, 171 Manor Road | 493 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 181 Manor Road, Chigwell | 502 yd | |
| Maibels | 179 Manor Road, Chigwell | 515 yd | |
| Moka Chigwell Ltd | 181 High Road, Chigwell | 919 yd | |
| Chigwell Fish Bar | 10 Brook Parade, Chigwell | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Mens Club | Victory Hall, Hainault Road | 704 yd | |
| The King William IV | King William IV, High Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Kebab & Pizza | 155 Manor Road, Chigwell | 443 yd | |
| Manor (Chinese Food Takeaway) | 153 Manor Road, Chigwell | 451 yd | |
| Chigwell Tandoori | 558 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 755 yd | |
| Flames Pizzeria & Grill | 560 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 755 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 1 Brook Parade, Chigwell | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Supermarket | 552-556 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 755 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 | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.