Russell Road is in Buckhurst Hill and in Epping Forest district. IG9 5QH 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 Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG9 5QJ, IG9 5QQ, IG9 5QW, IG9 5SG, IG9 5QG, IG9 5QX, IG9 5QN, IG9 5NP, IG9 5SQ.
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Road was 72.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 333rd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Waikato Lodge Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-05-04 | £384,487 |
| 3 Waikato Lodge Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-07-11 | £404,643 |
| 2 Waikato Lodge Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-30 | £345,920 |
| 6 Waikato Lodge Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-29 | £325,268 |
| 11 Waikato Lodge Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-10-10 | £410,499 |
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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,599 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 | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | 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 |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Supermarket, 27-43 Queens Road | 665 yd |
| 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 |
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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| 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.