Ardmore Place is in Buckhurst Hill and in Epping Forest district. IG9 5PN is located in the Buckhurst Hill West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ardmore Place, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG9 5SS, IG9 5RY, IG9 5SA, IG9 5SB, IG9 5SJ, IG9 5TZ, IG9 5SN, IG9 5SQ, IG9 5SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG9 5PN 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 | 54.8% | 50.2% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.8% | 4.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of IG9 5PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 29.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 57.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 54.8% | 57.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.4% | 14.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 41.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 77.5% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.4% | 89.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 88.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 9.8% | 0.5% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardmore Place was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ardmore Place has the 21st lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 84th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

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 Ardmore Place, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,385,000 | 2024-03-01 | £1,395,173 |
| 2 Ardmore Place, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-29 | £540,541 |
| 1 Ardmore Place, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2004-10-22 | £1,717,895 |
IG9 5PN 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosht | 147 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 745 yd | |
| Tandoor at The Chambers | 188 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 766 yd | |
| Simple Food & Coffee | 176C Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 766 yd | |
| The Queens Rooms | 69 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 985 yd | |
| Soiree | 79 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Centenary Hall | High Road, Buckhurst Hill | 287 yd | |
| Krz Evolution | Warren Wood Public House, Epping New Road | 412 yd | |
| Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis | 72 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill | 460 yd | |
| Saint James United Reformed Church | Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill | 582 yd | |
| Bedford House Community Association | 4 Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shikha Indian Takeaway | 3 Evelyn House, 164 Queens Road | 766 yd | |
| Slice of Ltd | 153A Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill | 862 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza & Chicken | 75A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket Club (High Road) BLOCK A BLOCK A HAWSTED | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Tennis Club Epping New Road | tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Loyola Preparatory School PALMERSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 589 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.