Great Eastern Path Loughton, Epping Forest
1 address across 1 postcode (IG10), about 240 m long. USRN 13802681.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Epping Forest costs £2,277 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Loughton Health Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Epping Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,277 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,518 | £1,771 | £2,024 | £2,277 | £2,783 | £3,289 | £3,795 | £4,554 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (39% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Bridge House Roding Road Loughton Essex IG10 3ED, permissioned (200 m)
- Loughton Station Car Park Station Road Loughton IG10 4NZ, not permissioned (250 m)
- Former Electricity Substation Roding Road Loughton IG10 3ED, not permissioned (270 m)
- Former Electricity Substation Roding Road Loughton IG10 3ED: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- 13 Alderton Hill Loughton IG10 3JD, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 13 Alderton Hill Loughton IG10 3JD: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 46-48 Station Road Loughton IG10 4NX, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 89 High Road Loughton Essex IG10 4JD, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 51 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 3 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 24 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG10 3NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chingford 2.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Highams Park 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Brimsdown 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Loughton Underground Station | 240 m |
| Loughton Underground Station | 260 m | |
| Buckhurst Hill Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roding Road Loughton | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Drop Off Point Waltham Abbey | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Loughton Station Car Park (TfL) | 320 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 30 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Loughton Health Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakwood Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road Dental Practice | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Holly House Private Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Loughton Police Station | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roding Food & Wine | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 8,650 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 74 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.2 ha | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Staple's Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Powell's Forest | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Strawberry Hill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Earls Path Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Fairmead Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 0 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Epping Forest: see them on the Epping Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| White Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Alderton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Staples Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frothy coffee IG10 4PD | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Oakwood Pharmacy IG10 3EJ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Roding Food & Wine IG10 3EJ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2025 |
| Jasmine IG10 3AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Mar 2026 |
| st Michael & All Angels Church IG10 3EJ | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Phetrin Cafe IG10 3AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Fireaway IG10 3EJ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Golden fry IG10 3EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Oakwood Wines IG10 3EN | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex IG10 3EW | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Dada IG10 4NZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Roding Valley High School IG10 3JA | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Kids Inc Day Nursery | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| White Bridge County Primary School IG10 3DR | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Valley Close (7); On or near Lancaster Drive (5); On or near Howard Close (4); On or near The Sidings (3); On or near Cleves Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- IG10 3NH: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Aragon Close · Howard Close · Boleyn Close · Lukintone Close · Roding Gardens · Catherine Close · The Sidings · Tewkesbury Close · Seymour Close · Lancaster Drive · Roding Gardens · Kenilworth Gardens
All the streets in IG10 and across Epping Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.