Osborne Road is in Buckhurst Hill and in Epping Forest district. IG9 5RR 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 Osborne Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG9 5RS, IG9 5RU, IG9 5RT, IG9 5TQ, IG9 5RL, IG9 5RP, IG9 5RN, IG9 5RH, IG9 5LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG9 5RR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 49.5% | 54.8% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.2% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 5RR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 27.3% | 32% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 56.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 62.5% | 63.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 28.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 6.6% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 46.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.1% | 83.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 87.9% | 82.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 8.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 83% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0.9% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Road was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osborne Road has the 64th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 254th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Osborne Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2023-12-14 | £1,041,741 |
| 5 Osborne Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2021-01-06 | £874,513 |
| 6 Osborne Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2020-04-22 | £879,905 |
| 3 Osborne Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2018-08-08 | £856,333 |
| 4 Osborne Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2006-02-10 | £915,000 |
IG9 5RR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5RR 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,741 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 | 1,418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,146 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 | 453 yd | |
| Tandoor at The Chambers | 188 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 457 yd | |
| Simple Food & Coffee | 176C Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 457 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | High Road, Buckhurst Hill | 557 yd | |
| The Queens Rooms | 69 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis | 72 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill | 210 yd | |
| Saint James United Reformed Church | Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill | 233 yd | |
| St Johns Centenary Hall | High Road, Buckhurst Hill | 238 yd | |
| Bedford House Community Association | 4 Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill | 528 yd | |
| Krz Evolution | Warren Wood Public House, Epping New Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shikha Indian Takeaway | 3 Evelyn House, 164 Queens Road | 457 yd | |
| Slice of Ltd | 153A Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill | 584 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza & Chicken | 75A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 830 yd | |
| Express BBQ & Fish Bar | 45 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 969 yd | |
| Ming Garden Take-away | 58 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Supermarket, 27-43 Queens Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Tennis Club Epping New Road | tennis courts | 214 yd |
| Loyola Preparatory School PALMERSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 317 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket Club (High Road) BLOCK A BLOCK A HAWSTED | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| The Connaught Club BARN HOPPETT BARN HOPPETT RANGERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.