Kings Avenue is in Buckhurst Hill and in Epping Forest district. IG9 5LP 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 Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG9 5LU, IG9 5BW, IG9 5LS, IG9 5HR, IG9 5BS, IG9 5BU, IG9 5NZ, IG9 5PL, IG9 5LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG9 5LP, 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 | 50.7% | 52.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.7% | -1.6% | 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 | 28.7% | 38.5% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 46% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (89%) 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 | 49.6% | 59% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 38% | 30% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.2% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 88% | 82.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 86.2% | 81.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 81.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.4% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.7% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Avenue was 132.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.8% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 152nd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-04-25 | £270,000 |
| 21 Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-04-24 | £931,634 |
| 12 Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2022-08-24 | £806,940 |
| 26 Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,360,000 | 2020-11-27 | £1,473,958 |
| 16 Kings Avenue, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2020-11-25 | £1,679,879 |
IG9 5LP 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill High Road , IG9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,623 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 | 1,815 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 | 1,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 2,932 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 | 309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 414 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant | 75 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 84 yd | |
| The Queens Rooms | 69 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 93 yd | |
| Soiree | 79 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 93 yd | |
| Leonardo's | 49 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 126 yd | |
| The Green Owl Cafe & Deli | 44 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Leisure | 50A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 187 yd | |
| Il Vino | 28 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 206 yd | |
| The Three Colts | Three Colts Public House, 54 Princes Road | 227 yd | |
| Railway Bar & Grill | Railway Tavern PH, 5 Queens Road | 262 yd | |
| Bedford House Community Association | 4 Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Pizza & Chicken | 75A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 93 yd | |
| Express BBQ & Fish Bar | 45 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 126 yd | |
| Ming Garden Take-away | 58 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 187 yd | |
| Slice of Ltd | 153A Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill | 375 yd | |
| Shikha Indian Takeaway | 3 Evelyn House, 164 Queens Road | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Supermarket, 27-43 Queens Road | 190 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Preparatory School PALMERSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 546 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club (Roding Lane) ROUS ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket Club (High Road) BLOCK A BLOCK A HAWSTED | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Football Club RODING LANE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Tennis Club Epping New Road | tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 243.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.