Loughton South
Epping Forest 013 · 5 sub-areas · 8,080 residents
Epping Forest 013 sits within Epping Forest district, home to around 8,080 people and a strong owner-occupier community. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £1,570 a month — above the UK median for a 2-bed but reflecting the area's proximity to London. With a rail commute of around 53 minutes to the capital, it draws households who want green surroundings without giving up city access.
Loughton South is a commuter neighbourhood within Epping Forest — train into London runs in around 51 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Loughton South?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,826 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Loughton South in Epping Forest
Living in Loughton South
This part of Epping Forest district has a noticeably suburban, settled feel. Owner-occupiers make up nearly two-thirds of households, and the relatively even spread across age groups — with families, working-age adults and older residents all well represented — gives it the character of an established commuter area rather than a transient rental market. Around one in five households includes children, which shapes the local pace and priorities.
Rents here are firmly mid-range for the South East. A 2-bed runs roughly £1,570 a month — meaningfully above the national median of around £1,200, but you're paying partly for location. The area sits roughly 53 minutes from central London by public transport, which puts it within the outer commuter belt without the premium of closer-in Essex and Hertfordshire towns.
The population skews toward settled residents: nearly 66% own their home, and just over 20% are in social housing — an unusually high proportion for an area at this price point, which shapes the mix of the community. The private rented sector is comparatively small at around 14% of households, meaning rental stock turns over less frequently and choices can be limited.
For day-to-day practical purposes, the nearest metro or underground station is only about 650 metres away — a short walk — making central London more accessible than pure rail journey times suggest. Broadband coverage is excellent: 100% of premises can access gigabit-capable connections and there are no sub-standard connections on record. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how conditions vary across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Epping Forest 013 a nice place to live?
- For families and commuters who want space and green surroundings within reach of London, it works well. It's settled and owner-occupied, with low crime relative to the national average and good broadband. The trade-off is that rents and property prices are high, and the Ofsted picture for nearby schools is below average nationally.
- What is the rent in Epping Forest 013?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £1,220 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,570, and a three-bedroom around £1,920. Rents rose about 6.5% in the past year. These figures are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Epping Forest 013 safe?
- It's on the safer side nationally. The area records around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, compared with a UK average of roughly 80. Settled owner-occupied suburban areas tend to see lower rates of street crime and anti-social behaviour, and that pattern holds here.
- What's the commute from Epping Forest 013 to London?
- Around 53 minutes by public transport to central London. The nearest underground station is only about 650 metres away, making it more accessible than the rail distance alone suggests. Just over a third of residents work from home, which reduces the commute burden further.
- Who lives in Epping Forest 013?
- Mostly settled households — nearly two-thirds own their home. The age spread is unusually even, with a solid share of families with children. About a third of residents are degree-qualified, consistent with a professional commuter demographic. The private rental market is small, at around 14% of households.
- What schools are near Epping Forest 013?
- There are 47 schools within typical catchment distance, though only around 57% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.3 km away. Check the Ofsted website and Essex admissions pages for current ratings and boundaries.
- How much is council tax in Epping Forest 013?
- Council tax at Band D comes to around £2,277 a year — on the higher end compared with many English districts. The exact amount depends on your band, any applicable discounts, and whether you qualify for exemptions.