Is IG9 5BD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

120 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of IG9 5BD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
48
Vehicle crime
14
Criminal damage & arson
13
Burglary
11
Other theft
11
Anti-social behaviour
7
Drugs
6
Public order
6

House prices

£536,765

Average price in Epping Forest (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 4.9% year on year.

Terraced
£466,824
Semi-detached
£587,349
Detached
£1,019,890
Flat / maisonette
£299,131

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for IG9 5BD specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near IG9 5BD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near IG9 5BD on Check Food Hygiene

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