Loughton Way is in Buckhurst Hill and in Epping Forest district. IG9 6AR is located in the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG9 6AP, IG9 6DA, IG9 6BZ, IG10 3BH, IG10 3AX, IG9 6AL, IG9 6AN, IG10 3BA, IG9 6AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG9 6AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG9 6AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.5% | 51.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 34.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 27.3% | 22.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 7.5% | -14.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 19.7% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 27.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.9% | 87.9% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 91.7% | 89.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 88.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loughton Way was 177.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.0% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Loughton Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 94th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £722,000 | 2024-02-08 | £727,178 |
| 132 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £642,000 | 2022-08-26 | £627,946 |
| 136 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £627,000 | 2015-11-16 | £803,574 |
| 132 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2013-05-31 | £666,294 |
| 160 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2012-08-08 | £124,359 |
IG9 6AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG9 6AR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill High Road , IG9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 2out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Way BBQ | 160 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 11 yd | |
| Sapore Rustico | 150 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 26 yd | |
| Asquith Chigwell Nursery | David Lloyd Club, Roding Lane | 646 yd | |
| Phetrin Thai Takeaway | 6C Valley Hill, Loughton | 897 yd | |
| Coriander Restaurant | 40 Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley Cricket Club | Bradwell Road, Buckhurst Hill | 261 yd | |
| Loughton Football Club | Sports Pavilion, Avondale Close | 585 yd | |
| Buckhurst Hill Junior Sports Club | Buckhurst Hill Football Club, Roding Lane | 646 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Ltd | David Lloyd Club, Roding Lane | 646 yd | |
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club | Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock & Roe | 148 Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill | 11 yd | |
| Dick on a Stick | 8 Witham Close, Loughton | 636 yd | |
| Jasmine | 8 Valley Hill, Loughton | 897 yd | |
| Spicy Tandoori | Station Approach, Loughton | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Supermarket, 27-43 Queens Road | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley Cricket Club Bradwell Road | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club (Roding Lane) ROUS ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Loughton Football Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION AVONDALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Roding Valley Recreation Ground (South) Roding Lane | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Football Club RODING LANE | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Chigwell) RODING LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 872 yd |
| Roding Valley High School Sports Ground BRIDGE HOUSE BRIDGE HOUSE RODING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College RODING LANE | grass pitches | 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.