Brook Parade is in Chigwell and in Epping Forest district. IG7 6PQ 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 Brook Parade, Chigwell, IG7 6PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 6PQ, IG7 6PH, IG7 6PY, IG7 6PB, IG7 6PE, IG7 6PL, IG7 6PA, IG7 6AR, IG7 6QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG7 6PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.4% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.6% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 21.4% | 32% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 49.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 46.8% | 53.2% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.6% | 25.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 31.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 13.3% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 71.4% | 63.8% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 81.1% | 74.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 79.1% | 74.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.9% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 5.4% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Jewish | 12.9% | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Parade was 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% higher than the Chigwell with Lambourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Parade has the 9th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Chigwell with Lambourne and the 95th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A Brook Parade, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2022-04-14 | £319,532 |
| 17A Brook Parade, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2021-11-30 | £312,917 |
| 19A Brook Parade, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-30 | £330,431 |
| 21A Brook Parade, Chigwell, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2020-03-18 | £305,584 |
| 16A Brook Parade, Chigwell, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-10-02 | £309,573 |
IG7 6PQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Primary Academy Mandir Lane , IG7 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 2,223 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 | 2,399 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillon Restaurant | 13 Brook Parade, Chigwell | 2 yd | |
| Chigwell Fish Bar | 10 Brook Parade, Chigwell | 71 yd | |
| Moka Chigwell Ltd | 181 High Road, Chigwell | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Mens Club | Victory Hall, Hainault Road | 257 yd | |
| The King William IV | King William IV, High Road | 262 yd | |
| Chigwell Hall | Metropolitan Police, Chigwell Sports Club | 661 yd | |
| Sheesh | Ye Olde Kings Head, 70 High Road | 719 yd | |
| Chigwell Golf Club Ltd | Chigwell Golf Club, 156 High Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 1 Brook Parade, Chigwell | 105 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 666 yd |
| Chigwell Golf Club CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE HIGH ROAD | golf | 837 yd |
| Chigwell School HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Chigwell Primary Academy MANDIR LANE | 1,085 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.