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Buckhurst Hill

11,752 people · median £628,900 · Epping Forest

Among the least deprived
Epping Forest Council · Conservative minority — no overall control   19/54 seats · 35% · OCD 2026
82/100
Excellent
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£629k
median price
+8.8%
5-year growth
96%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£629k
median sold price
12.4 yrs
of local pay to buy
+8.8%
5-year change
£644k
typical terraced
17 min
London — fastest
13
rail stations
96%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
1
grammar school
54
schools total
14.4
NO₂ · WHO 10
1.1%
in a flood zone
364
green spaces
7.9
PM2.5 · WHO 5
241
eat & drink
48
shops
89.8%
gigabit
29
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend from Epping Forest +8.8%

£318k£393k£467k£542k20142025£520,000
£340,000 in 2014 → £520,000 in 2025 · across Epping Forest
In Epping Forest:
10th cheapest of 13 neighbourhoods

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Below this neighbourhood: the map places Buckhurst Hill among Epping Forest's neighbourhoods — go finer to individual streets and their sold-price history.

The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Buckhurst Hill is a residential neighbourhood in Essex with a population of 11,752. The median property price is £628,900, with 492 sales in the past 12 months. Detached homes command higher prices at a median of £975,000, while flats are more affordable at £370,000.

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The area is relatively affluent and low-deprivation—about 85% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Residents have a median age of 41.6, with 72.2% of homes owner-occupied. Education levels are strong, with 43.3% of residents holding Level 4 or above qualifications. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 14.4 and particulate matter at 7.9. Flood risk is minimal at 1.1% of the area. Broadband connectivity is excellent, with 99.5% superfast coverage and 89.8% gigabit-capable. About 45.4% of the neighbourhood lies within the Green Belt. The area is served by Epping Forest District Council, with Band D council tax at £2,186.91.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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