Postcode report
IG10 4AF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About IG10 4AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
IG10 4AF is a postcode in Loughton Forest, Epping Forest, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IG10 4AF, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IG10 4AF are health and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IG10 4AF is based on Epping Forest 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,068 residents, 165 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near IG10 4AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IG10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £505k from 41 rolling sales, up 3.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IG10 4AF can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IG10 4AF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IG10 4AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IG10 4AF
Is IG10 4AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IG10 4AF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IG10 4AF?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near IG10 4AF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for IG10 4AF?
LocaleIQ matched IG10 4AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IG10 4AF?
The latest median sold price is £505k based on 41 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IG10 4AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.