Sunnymede is in Chigwell and in Epping Forest district. IG7 6DU is located in the Chigwell with Lambourne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 2011-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunnymede, Chigwell, IG7 6DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 6DZ, IG7 6ET, IG7 6EY, IG7 6EP, IG7 6HB, IG7 6ES, IG7 6EB, IG7 6EW, IG7 6EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG7 6DU, 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 | 53.2% | 52.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47.6% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 30.6% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 50.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 48.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 31.4% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.7% | 25.8% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 10.9% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 30.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.2% | 86.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 96.4% | 87.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 88.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 7.9% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnymede was 63.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% lower than the Chigwell with Lambourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnymede has the 17th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Chigwell with Lambourne and the 164th highest crime rate of 375 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Foxburrows Court Sunnymede, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-04-14 | £345,740 |
| 11 Foxburrows Court Sunnymede, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-28 | £330,154 |
| 8 Foxburrows Court Sunnymede, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-09-20 | £234,224 |
| 10 Foxburrows Court Sunnymede, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-06-07 | £387,511 |
| 2 Foxburrows Court Sunnymede, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-06-21 | £339,636 |
IG7 6DU 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.
IG7 6DU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IG7 6DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Row Infant School Lambourne Road , IG7 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell Row Infant School Lambourne Road , IG7 6EZ | - not rated | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Coppice Primary School, Manford Way , IG7 4AL | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bramston Primary School Newcastle Avenue , New North Road IG6 3EE | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainault Forest High School Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge School Lodge Lane , RM5 2LD | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Forest High School Borders Lane , IG10 3SD | - not rated | 3,841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 2out of 4 | 4,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest College Borders Lane , IG10 3SA | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 5,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View School Lambourne Road , IG7 6HX | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beis Shammai Grammar School High Road , IG7 6DW | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brewers | The Two Brewers PH, 57 Lambourne Road | 58 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | Miller and Carter, Manor Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Chinese | 84 Lambourne Road, Chigwell | 255 yd | |
| Kismat Indian Takeaway | 82 Lambourne Road, Chigwell | 255 yd | |
| Hainault Peri Peri | 601 New North Road | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Row Recreational Ground LAMBOURNE ROAD | tennis courts | 826 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.