Copperfield is in Chigwell and in Epping Forest district. IG7 5NQ 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 Copperfield, Chigwell, IG7 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 5NH, IG7 5JH, IG7 5NJ, IG7 5JG, IG7 5LY, IG7 5LU, IG7 5NL, IG7 5LX, IG7 5NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG7 5NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 38.6% | 38.7% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 42% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 50.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 20.7% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 10.8% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 32.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 9.8% | 4.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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 | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 68.3% | 62.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 57.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 57.3% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 13.6% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 12% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 11% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 57.5% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 23.4% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 2.6% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copperfield was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Grange Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Copperfield has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Grange Hill and the 91st lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Copperfield, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-07-21 | £190,582 |
| 45 Copperfield, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2012-09-20 | £159,770 |
| 39 Copperfield, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-07-31 | £179,985 |
| 15 Copperfield, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2006-09-29 | £206,488 |
| 45 Copperfield, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2004-12-10 | £192,385 |
IG7 5NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlop Primary School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School Forest Road , IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,459 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 | 3,829 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 5,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 704 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 | 1,091 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Restaurant | 55 New North Road | 390 yd | |
| Cafe Ila | 121 Fencepiece Road | 553 yd | |
| Hainault Supermarket | 206 New North Road | 557 yd | |
| Chunky Panda | Grange Hill Post Office, 171 Manor Road | 907 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 181 Manor Road, Chigwell | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Maypole Public House | Old Maypole, 105-107 Fencepiece Road | 644 yd | |
| Bealonians Football Club | The Jack Carter Pavilion, Fencepiece Road | 925 yd | |
| Desi Fusion Flavours | The Pavilion, Oakfield Playing Fields, Forest Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Tandoori | 558 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 370 yd | |
| Flames Pizzeria & Grill | 560 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 370 yd | |
| Station Hainault Peri Peri & Pizza on Fire | 200 New North Road | 462 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 1 New North Road | 482 yd | |
| Metro’s fried Chicken | 216 New North Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Supermarket | 552-556 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 370 yd | |
| Lidl | 250-260 Fencepiece Road | 390 yd | |
| Co-op | 111-113 Fencepiece Road | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hainault Baptist Church Hall (Closed) Franklyn Gardens | 210 yd | |
| St Francis Barkingside Hall FENCEPIECE ROAD | 720 yd | |
| New Rush Hall School FENCEPIECE ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Ilford Wanderers Rfc FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Jack Carter Pavilion Sports Ground FENCEPIECE ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Old Parkonians OAKFIELD PLAYING FIELDS OAKFIELD PLAYING FIELDS FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| London Marathon Playing Field Redbridge FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.