Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG9 5QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57%	51.3%	-5.7%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	43%	48.7%	5.7%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 5QH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% 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	23.1%	21.1%	-2.0%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	48.4%	60%	11.6%	44.2%	15.8%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	4.8%	6.7%	1.9%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	21.7%	11.6%	-10.1%	6.1%	5.5%

Health

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	39.6%	48%	8.4%	48.4%	-0.4%
Good health	29.2%	33.3%	4.1%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	20.4%	11.1%	-9.3%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	9.1%	3.2%	-5.9%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.7%	4.4%	2.7%	1.2%	3.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 45.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.6%	17.1%	-6.5%	18.2%	-1.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.7%	10.5%	0.8%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	9.4%	-7.4%	13.4%	-4.0%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4.2%	-0.1%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6%	9.1%	3.1%	16.9%	-7.8%
Degree or Similar	36.8%	45.6%	8.8%	33.8%	11.8%
Other	2.8%	4.2%	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	0.2%	0.6%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	3.2%	8.8%	5.6%	3.1%	5.7%
Pakistani	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
White	91.4%	83.8%	-7.6%	81.4%	2.4%
Other	0.7%	3.2%	2.5%	1.6%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.9% 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	88.9%	87.9%	-1.0%	83.2%	4.7%
European Union	3.2%	3.8%	0.6%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	1%	1.8%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Africa	1.7%	3%	1.3%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	3.3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.7%	87.4%	-1.3%	83.2%	4.2%
10+ Years	0.7%	8.8%	8.1%	9.8%	-1.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	8.8%	2.1%	-6.7%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.3%	37.2%	-10.9%
Christian	54%	46.2%	7.8%
Hindu	3.5%	1.7%	1.8%
Jewish	5%	0.5%	4.5%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Sikh	3.5%	0.9%	2.6%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Russell Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Road was 72.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Russell Road has the 45th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 348th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£63,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in IG9 5QH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Russell Road are based on 175 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Epping Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QH

Estimated Average Property Prices for IG9 5QH

Average Price
£341,792

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£341,792

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Russell Road

Average Price
£716,288

Semi-Detached
£906,573

Terraced
£808,469

Detached
£1,168,712

Flats/Maisonettes
£328,302

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Russell Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Waikato Lodge Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£410,500	2025-12-08	£397,725
4 Waikato Lodge Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£370,000	2023-05-04	£365,693
3 Waikato Lodge Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£410,000	2022-07-11	£384,864
2 Waikato Lodge Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£335,000	2021-06-30	£329,012
6 Waikato Lodge Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£315,000	2021-06-29	£309,369

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IG9 5QH

Employment

IG9 5QH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.

IG9 5QH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 IG9 5QH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	72
Self-Employed	38
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Looking after home or family	19
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Financial and insurance activities	16
Construction	13
Education	11
Other	9
Information and communication	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ	- not rated	4,132 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	525 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill High Road , IG9 5RX	- not rated	525 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS	3out of 4	1,120 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS	- not rated	1,120 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The White Bridge Junior School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR	- not rated	1,493 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Buckhurst Hill High School Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ	- not rated	1,834 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA	- not rated	2,007 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA	3out of 4	2,007 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Loughton High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA	- not rated	2,007 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP	3out of 4	2,177 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Epping Forest College Borders Lane , IG10 3SA	- not rated	3,462 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD	- not rated	399 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG	- not rated	439 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH	- not rated	466 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA	- not rated	1,417 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bancroft's Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF	- not rated	1,625 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gosht	147 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill	538 yd
The Queens Rooms	69 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill	550 yd
Soiree	79 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill	550 yd
Alecco Bar & Restaurant	75 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill	558 yd
Tandoor at The Chambers	188 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill	567 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bedford House Community Association	4 Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill	288 yd
St Johns Centenary Hall	High Road, Buckhurst Hill	454 yd
Saint James United Reformed Church	Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill	549 yd
Buckhurst Hill Sports and Leisure	50A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill	679 yd
Il Vino	28 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill	695 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmhouse Pizza & Chicken	75A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill	550 yd
Shikha Indian Takeaway	3 Evelyn House, 164 Queens Road	567 yd
Slice of Ltd	153A Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill	586 yd
Express BBQ & Fish Bar	45 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill	621 yd
Ming Garden Take-away	58 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill	679 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	Waitrose Supermarket, 27-43 Queens Road		665 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Buckhurst Hill Cricket Club (High Road) BLOCK A BLOCK A HAWSTED	grass pitches	429 yd
Loyola Preparatory School PALMERSTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	469 yd
Buckhurst Hill Tennis Club Epping New Road	tennis courts	775 yd
Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club (Roding Lane) ROUS ROAD	grass pitches	1,023 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.