Queens Road is in Buckhurst Hill and in Epping Forest district. IG9 5BU is located in the Buckhurst Hill West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG9 5HR, IG9 5LU, IG9 5LS, IG9 5BY, IG9 5EE, IG9 5LP, IG9 5BW, IG9 5EG, IG9 5ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG9 5BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 48.2% | 52.3% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 47.7% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 46.4% | 41.5% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 36.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 10.8% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 49.4% | 54.6% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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.
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 6.1% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 46.7% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 80.9% | 75.9% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 85.2% | 70.9% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 13.5% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 4.2% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 70.9% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 16.5% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Road was 287.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 354.3% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queens Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 38th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 49 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Other, an established residential building | £533,700 | 2024-02-19 | £540,302 |
| 55 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-12-06 | £608,041 |
| 45A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2020-06-26 | £536 |
| 63 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,670,000 | 2017-11-28 | £1,728,072 |
| 63 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,034,000 | 2015-03-30 | £1,298,450 |
IG9 5BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill High Road , IG9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 410 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardo's | 49 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 2 yd | |
| The Green Owl Cafe & Deli | 44 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 39 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 48 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 61 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 24 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 61 yd | |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant | 75 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Leisure | 50A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 61 yd | |
| Il Vino | 28 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 79 yd | |
| The Three Colts | Three Colts Public House, 54 Princes Road | 111 yd | |
| Railway Bar & Grill | Railway Tavern PH, 5 Queens Road | 154 yd | |
| Bedford House Community Association | 4 Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express BBQ & Fish Bar | 45 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 2 yd | |
| Ming Garden Take-away | 58 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 61 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza & Chicken | 75A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 143 yd | |
| Slice of Ltd | 153A Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill | 443 yd | |
| Shikha Indian Takeaway | 3 Evelyn House, 164 Queens Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Supermarket, 27-43 Queens Road | 80 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Preparatory School PALMERSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 653 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club (Roding Lane) ROUS ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Football Club RODING LANE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket Club (High Road) BLOCK A BLOCK A HAWSTED | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 68.4% |
| 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.