Albert Road is in Buckhurst Hill and in Epping Forest district. IG9 6BA 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG9 6BB, IG9 6BQ, IG9 6EA, IG9 6BF, IG9 6DL, IG9 5EW, IG9 5ER, IG9 6DN, IG9 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG9 6BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 52.7% | 53.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 46.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 6BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 34.1% | 47.2% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 16% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 26.8% | 23.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 14.5% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.3% | 36.4% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 28% | 32.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 28.7% | 17.6% | -11.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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.
In the area around IG9 6BA this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 32.9% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 29.4% | 17.8% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| White | 91.3% | 90.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 90.7% | 86.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 87.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.6% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 130.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.4% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 158th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Beech Court Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-09-19 | £390,447 |
| 5 Beech Court Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-03-23 | £242,742 |
| 8 Beech Court Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1998-07-02 | £287,615 |
| 8 Beech Court Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1997-04-30 | £243,069 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 529 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 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Bridge Primary School Greensted Road , IG10 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG9 Brunch and Cafe | 4 Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 100 yd | |
| Coriander Restaurant | 40 Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill | 158 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Ground Floor, Roding House, 2 Victoria Road | 158 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 48 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 223 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 24 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Bar & Grill | Railway Tavern PH, 5 Queens Road | 116 yd | |
| Il Vino | 28 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 213 yd | |
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Leisure | 50A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 223 yd | |
| The Three Colts | Three Colts Public House, 54 Princes Road | 287 yd | |
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club | Roding Lane, Buckhurst Hill | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Garden Take-away | 58 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 223 yd | |
| Express BBQ & Fish Bar | 45 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 264 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza & Chicken | 75A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 403 yd | |
| Slice of Ltd | 153A Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill | 705 yd | |
| Shikha Indian Takeaway | 3 Evelyn House, 164 Queens Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Supermarket, 27-43 Queens Road | 184 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Cricket And Lacrosse Club (Roding Lane) ROUS ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Buckhurst Hill Football Club RODING LANE | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Roding Valley Recreation Ground (South) Roding Lane | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Loyola Preparatory School PALMERSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 898 yd |
| Roding Valley Cricket Club Bradwell Road | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.