IG7 6BH postcode in Epping Forest, Essex
IG7 6BH is a postcode in Epping Forest, in the Chigwell with Lambourne ward. It is in the Epping Forest parliamentary constituency and the Essex police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where IG7 6BH is, and what is near it
- IG7 6BH
- Other postcodes in IG7 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 2 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.6268, longitude 0.0595)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after IG7 6BH?
- Epping ForestDistrict council Epping Forest: bins, council tax, planning
- EssexCounty council Essex: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around IG7 6BH Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- EssexPolice force area
- Epping ForestParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Dr Neil Hudson (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Dr Neil Hudson
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at IG7 6BH?
Every home and business at IG7 6BH can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at IG7 6BH?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for IG7 6BH.
Check the bin days for IG7 6BH on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is IG7 6BH at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 18 homes and businesses at IG7 6BH. 4 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 4 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Epping Forest
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for IG7 6BH: 4,283 properties in Epping Forest are at high risk (5.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Epping Forest
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of IG7 6BH is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 17:50 on 24 October 2026.
- River Roding at LoughtonFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Roding at Loughton
- Middle River RodingFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Middle River Roding
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 17:50 on 24 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near IG7 6BH?
Homes in IG7 6 sold for a typical £677,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 48 sales, up 20.4% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £1,425,000 19 sales
- Semi-detached £650,000 11 sales
- Terraced £512,500 8 sales
- Flat or maisonette £390,000 10 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole IG7 district: a typical £500,000 from 181 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in IG7 6BH
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in IG7 6BH from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near IG7 6BH?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 710 homes in the neighbourhood around IG7 6BH. The largest share of them, 37%, are in council tax band G. More were built from 2010 to 2019 than in any other period (29%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Epping Forest for 2026‑27: £2,277. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,518 (band A) to £4,554 (band H); band G, the most common, is £3,795.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 10 (1%) | £1,518 |
| Band B | about 10 (1%) | £1,771 |
| Band C | about 50 (7%) | £2,024 |
| Band D | about 50 (7%) | £2,277 |
| Band E | about 100 (14%) | £2,783 |
| Band F | about 70 (10%) | £3,289 |
| Band G | about 260 (37%) | £3,795 |
| Band H | about 160 (23%) | £4,554 |
When the homes were built
- 11% Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- 7% 1919 to 1939
- 21% 1945 to 1964
- 13% 1965 to 1982
- 4% 1983 to 1999
- 10% 2000 to 2009
- 29% 2010 to 2019
- 3% 2020 or later
Averages for Epping Forest before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of IG7 6BH is in (ONS area E01021750), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near IG7 6BH?
The nearest open schools to IG7 6BH, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to IG7 6BH?
The nearest railway station to the centre of IG7 6BH is Chingford Rail Station, 3.5 km away in a straight line.
- Chingford Rail Station Railway station 3.5 kmCycle
- Highams Park Rail Station Railway station 4.6 kmCycle
- Buckhurst Hill Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 850 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Guru Gobind Singh College, 224 m away.
More stations near IG7 6BH, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near IG7 6BH?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of IG7 6BH, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The River Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2026 · Phone 020 8504 7364 600 mWalk
- Palmerston Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8504 1552 1.0 kmWalk
- Kings Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2023 · Phone 020 8504 0122 1.1 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near IG7 6BH?
The nearest charging points to the centre of IG7 6BH, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Instavolt Charging point · 2 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 65 kW 2.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near IG7 6BH?
The nearest to the centre of IG7 6BH, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Valley Dental Practice Ltd Phone 020 8504 5787 700 mWalk
- The Whitehouse Dental Surgery Phone 020 8504 9393 850 mWalk
- The Queens Dental Practice Phone 020 8505 8008 950 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to IG7 6BH?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The Holly Private Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8505 3311 1.9 kmCycle
- Spire London East Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 020 8551 1100 4.5 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near IG7 6BH?
The nearest care homes to the centre of IG7 6BH, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Queens Court Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8559 0620 700 mWalk
- Lugano Residence for the Elderly Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8505 2695 1.3 kmCycle
- The Mellows Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8508 6017 2.0 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near IG7 6BH?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of IG7 6BH, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Asvacare Ltd Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8504 2162 1.0 kmWalk
- Brook House Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8500 3647 1.3 kmCycle
- Oakwood Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8508 1138 1.4 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near IG7 6BH?
The nearest vets to the centre of IG7 6BH on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Goddard 1.4 kmCycle
- Palmerston Road Veterinary Surgery 1.5 kmCycle
- Sage Vets 2.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is IG7 6BH in a conservation area?
The centre of IG7 6BH is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near IG7 6BH?
Police.uk records 99 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of IG7 6BH in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 4, theft from the person 3, drugs 2, robbery 2, other crime 2, shoplifting 1, bicycle theft 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for IG7 6BH
- Ward
- Chigwell with Lambourne
- Parish
- Chigwell
- Region
- East of England
- Country
- England
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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