Park Side Buckhurst Hill, Epping Forest
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (IG9), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 13801588.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5).
- Flood: 5 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 E; Band D in Epping Forest costs £2,277 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Roebuck Green, is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 70 to 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kings Medical Centre, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 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
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 E (32% of about 750 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)
- 32 Palmerston Road_x000D_ Buckhurst Hill_x000D_ Essex_x000D_ IG9 5LW, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- 1-20 Forest Court, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- 191 Whitehall Road and communalGardens, Woodford Green, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- 83-85 Whitehall Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG9 5TB | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| IG9 5TD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 70 m and 74 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG9 5TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IG9 5TD | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chingford 2.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Highams Park 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Ponders End 884,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Buckhurst Hill Underground Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Buckhurst Hill Underground Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Buckhurst Hill Underground Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stag Lane Buckhurst Hill | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Drop Off Point Waltham Abbey | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Buckhurst Hill Station Car Park (TfL) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 32 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kings Medical Centre | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asvacare LTD | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Al-Faperio | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Holly House Private Hospital | 270 m |
| Police station | Chingford Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roebuck Green 1.9 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 530 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,520 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Reed's Forest | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Lord's Bushes | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Warren Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Magpie Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Fairmead Bottom | Valley | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north |
| South Marsh | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 12 |
6 of the street's 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill | Primary | 5–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Wells Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heathcote School & Science College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trinity Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Woodford Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chingford CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Longshaw Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell UK Oil Products Ltd IG9 5HP | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Kids Inc Nurseries IG9 5LQ | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| The Holly Private Hospital IG9 5HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis IG9 5TX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Toby Carvery IG9 5HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Premier Inn IG9 5HT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| il bacio IG9 5BD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store & Post IG9 5AZ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Luca IG9 5AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables IG9 5DJ | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Shikha Indian Takeaway IG9 5BD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Tandoor at The Chambers IG9 5BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Mark Palmer IG9 5NH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Queens Pre-school Day Nursery IG9 5BD | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Connect Catering Limited IG9 5LG | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stag Lane (12); On or near Chandos Close (10); On or near Trent Road (10); On or near Devon Close (7); On or near Hill'S Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nearby streets
Stag Lane · Chequers · Devon Close · Chandos Close · Hill's Road · Boleyn Court · Tuttlebee Lane · Tuttlebee Lane · Tilney Drive · Trent Road · Osborne Road · Beech Avenue
All the streets in IG9 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.