Is Loughton a good place to live?
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In Loughton (MK5 8), recorded crime is 44% below the national average, homes sell for around £673,485 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 44% below average
- B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£673,485
Population
7,820
Recorded crime
149.5
Schools
3
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Loughton MK5 8
Loughton MK5 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,480 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in MK5 8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (10 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in MK5 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 20/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 3,160
Owned 56% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for MK5 8.
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Loughton MK5 8: frequently asked questions
Is Loughton MK5 8 a good place to live?
In Loughton (MK5 8), recorded crime is 44% below the national average, homes sell for around £673,485 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Loughton MK5 8?
Recorded crime in Loughton MK5 8 runs at 149.5 per 1,000 properties, 44% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Loughton MK5 8 safe?
Crime in Loughton MK5 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Loughton MK5 8 runs at 149.5 per 1,000 properties, 44% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Loughton MK5 8?
Homes in Loughton MK5 8 sell for around £673,485 on average, based on 33 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Loughton MK5 8 at risk of flooding?
Loughton MK5 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,480 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Loughton MK5 8?
There are 3 schools in Loughton MK5 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Loughton MK5 8 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Loughton MK5 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Loughton MK5 8 a deprived area?
Loughton MK5 8 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).