Town Pop. 32,930

Living in Loughton: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Loughton is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 73/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 50/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the IG10 postcode district, Loughton ranks 2nd. Notably, nothing falls below 50/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see IG10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,014 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 410 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 238 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Vehicle crime 228 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Public order 195 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 730 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 330 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 245 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 231 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 12.8 · PM2.5 8 · PM10 13 µg/m³
64
Green Space 66
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 14
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 23

Services

Schools
61
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 18 within 4km
2Outstanding11Good
  • Debden Park High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Hereward Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Buckhurst Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Davenant Foundation SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Oak View SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Roding Valley High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst HillPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Staples Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Alderton Infant School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
73
A&E departmentsKing George Hospital4.2 mi
Whipps Cross University Hospital4.3 mi
North Middlesex University Hospital5.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
3 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,764 patients per GP
9dentists7pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
87
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Epping Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 646 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed3.6%Retired18.6%Student5.5%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership66.2%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Epping Forest · 2026-27
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
61
Debden 0.7 mi
Loughton 0.7 mi
Buckhurst Hill 1.8 mi
J5 M11 0.9 mi
J26 M25 2.5 mi
J26 M25 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
65
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 43
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 122
Takeaways Ample 13
Fitness Ample 18

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £535,000 207
Detached £907,500 26
Semi-detached £627,500 66
Terraced £500,000 79
Flat / Maisonette £327,500 36
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£256k £625k £1.0m £1.4m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Buckhurst Hill 74 1.9 mi away ⇄
High Beech 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Theydon Bois 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Abridge 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chigwell 69 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chigwell Row 65 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sewardstone 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Waltham Abbey 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Epping 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Redbridge 71 4.5 mi away ⇄
Coopersale 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Waltham Cross 60 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Loughton a nice place to live?

Loughton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Loughton is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Loughton?

Loughton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 2,815 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Loughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Loughton are Debden Park High School and Hereward Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Loughton in total.

What are house prices like in Loughton?

The current median house price in Loughton is £535,000, around 88% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £907,500, semi-detached £627,500, terraced £500,000, flat £327,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 207 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Loughton in context

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Postcode districts in Loughton

IG10 63 ⇄
IG7 61 ⇄
IG8 71 ⇄

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