Postcode report
IG9 5AE Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About IG9 5AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
IG9 5AE is a postcode in Buckhurst Hill West, Epping Forest, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IG9 5AE, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IG9 5AE are health and housing, while property market signals 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 IG9 5AE is based on Epping Forest 015 Census 2021. It covers 11,746 residents, 3,051 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 8% 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 9/10.
For property prices near IG9 5AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IG9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £670k from 80 rolling sales, down 11.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IG9 5AE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 8 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 IG9 5AE 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 IG9 5AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records 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 IG9 5AE
Is IG9 5AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 20% 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 IG9 5AE?
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 IG9 5AE?
12 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 IG9 5AE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for IG9 5AE?
LocaleIQ matched IG9 5AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IG9 5AE?
The latest median sold price is £670k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IG9 5AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.