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Loughton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Loughton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,363. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,363 Population 187/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,564 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,564 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$418,079 home value, $1,249/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Loughton

Loughton

Loughton is a town and civil parish in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England. It is inside the M25 London orbital motorway but lies just outside the administrative boundary of Greater London. It lies 13 miles (21 km) north-east of Charing Cross in central London. The parish has two stations on the Central line of the London Underground: Loughton and Debden. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 33,346.

People

Population6,363
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 11%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,564
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$418,079
Rent$1,249
Ownership60.9%
Housing Units2,545

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+51.6%

Community

Population6,363
Population Density187 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates52.0304°, -0.7864°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.3 inches (846 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$52,564
Median Age40.6 years

About Loughton

Loughton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,363. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Loughton has a population of 6,363 with a density of 187 people per square mile, spread across 34.0 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly Asian (20.9%), with 10.7% White, 3.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,363
Total Population
187
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
34.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Loughton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Loughton is $52,564, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 579 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Loughton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$52,564
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)579

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Loughton is $418,079, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 60.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,545 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$418,079
48% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.9%
Owner-Occupied60.9%
Renter-Occupied39.1%
Housing Units2,545

Property Tax

Loughton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area34.0 sq mi (88.0 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates52.0304°N, 0.7864°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 108 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 118 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 91 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 63 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 78 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 58 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 126 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 77 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 63 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 140 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 130 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 97 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 97 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 135 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 131 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 107 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 137 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Loughton has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% above the national average of 33.7%. 51.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.8%
6% above United Kingdom avg
High School+51.6%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density187/sq mi
Total Area34.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Loughton

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Two Mile Ash School
Ashbrook First School
Loughton Manor First School
Loughton School
The Grove Independent School
Holmwood School
Bradwell Village School
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Radio Stations near Loughton

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
Mix 92.6 (backup) MP3 128 kbps
Beat Route Radio MP3 128 kbps
Banita Maxx Radio edm, hardstyle MP3
BFBS UK MP3 128 kbps
Radio Horton MP3 128 kbps
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3
Radio Cherwell MP3 128 kbps
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
Radio Christmas MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Loughton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House
Abington Park Museum
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Block B
Brickz
Buckingham Old Gaol
Buckinghamshire County Museum
Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Central Museum
Cowper and Newton Museum
Hut 1
Hut 11
Hut 11A
Hut 12
Hut 3
Hut 6
Hut 8
Leighton Buzzard Railway Museum
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Milton Keynes Museum
Museum of Leathercraft
National Film and SciFi Museum
National Paralympic Heritage Centre
National Radio Centre (RSGB)
Natural History Museum at Tring
Newground Farm
Piddington Roman Villa museum
Pitstone Green Museum
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery
Silverstone Interactive Museum
Stowe House
Teleprinter Hall
The Canal Museum
The Mansion
The National Museum of Computing
Towcester Museum
Tring Local History Museum
Visitor Centre
Woburn Heritage Museum
Wollaston Museum

Libraries in Loughton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abington Library0.0
Aylesbury Library0.0
Bletchley Public Library0.0
Buckingham Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Duston Library0.0
Earls Barton Library0.0
Hunsbury Library0.0
Ivinghoe Library0.0
Kings Norton Library (Building 55)0.0
Kingsthorpe Library0.0
Kingsthorpe Library0.0
Leighton Buzzard Library0.0
Milton Keynes Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
MKUH Staff Library0.0
Newport Pagnell Library0.0
Northamptonshire Central Library0.0
Olney Library0.0
OU Library0.0
Roade Library0.0
St James Library0.0
St James Library0.0
Stony Stratford Library0.0
The Library & Resources Centre0.0
Towcester Library0.0
Tring Library0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0
Westcroft Library0.0
Weston Favell Library0.0
Weston Favell Library0.0
Wing Community Library0.0
Winslow Library0.0
Woburn Sands Library0.0
Wollaston Library0.0
Wolverton Library0.0
Wootton Fields Library0.0
Wootton Fields Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Loughton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Northampton Market
Olney Market
Open Market
Temporary Market
Temporary Market
The Artisan Collective
The Artisan Collective

Hotels in Loughton

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill hotel

Restaurants in Loughton

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Hill Golf Club
Imperial garden
Kam Tong Gardens
Mii & U
Sizzling Grillz

Cafes in Loughton

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Hill Golf Centre
Costa
Costa
Giardino 14
Giardino 14
Giardino 14
Granary Tea Room
Macintyre Coffee Shop
Out of Office Coffee House
Peel Juice Bar
Starbucks
The Roman Crown

Monuments in Loughton

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bradwell Abbey
Obelisk

Theme Parks in Loughton

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Si5 Spy Missions

Clinics in Loughton

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Clinic MK

Dentists in Loughton

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Two Mile Ash Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Loughton

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vets4Pets

Train Stations in Loughton

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Milton Keynes Central

Gas Stations in Loughton

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bradwell Abbey Service Station
Shell

Gyms in Loughton

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Gym

Golf Courses in Loughton

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Hill Golf Centre

Breweries in Loughton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blackpit Brewery
The Mill
Weldon Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Loughton

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Loughton

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 $0
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 $0
InPiste 0.0 $0

Airports Near Loughton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Baileys Fram AirstripSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Bernwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bicester AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitteswell Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bovingdon AirstripSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Brooklands AerodromeSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bruntingthorpe AerodromeSmall Airport
Buttermilk Hall FarmSmall Airport
Camp Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Chalgrove AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheddington AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Chipstead Private AirstripSmall Airport
Claybrooke Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coleman Green AirstripSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cornbury House AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Croughton Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Denford Manor AirstripSmall Airport
Denham AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Drayton St Leonard AirfieldSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Elstree AirfieldSmall Airport
Englefield AirstripSmall Airport
Enstone AerodromeSmall Airport
Fairoaks AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Loughton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Two Mile Ash Post Office

Treatment Centers in Loughton

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Community Diagnostic Centre
Eaglestone Health Centre
Isis Chiropractic Clinic
Luing Cowley Outpatients Centre
Milton Keynes Chiropractic Clinic
MK Laser Clinic
RAD Clinics Milton Keynes
The Clinic MK
Watling Street Practice @ Shenley Church End

Churches & Religious Organizations in Loughton

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Bradwell Chapel
Loughton Baptist Church
St Lawrence, Bradwell
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Two Mile Ash Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loughton

What is the population of Loughton?

Loughton has a population of 6,363 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 187 people per square mile, spread across 34.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Loughton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,564, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $418,079 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Loughton?

Loughton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Loughton?

The unemployment rate in Loughton is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 579 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Loughton?

The median home value in Loughton is $418,079. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 60.9%.

How are the schools in Loughton?

35.8% of adults in Loughton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Loughton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Loughton is 10.7% White, 3.1% Black or African American, 20.9% Asian. 90% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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