CM21 is a postcode district in Epping Forest, East of England, covering 295 active and 153 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CM21 (19%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (13%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM21 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CM21 are around £360k, down 24.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM21 at 184 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CM21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM21 postcode area.
11,394
44
£ 48,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CM21 — age 44, 72% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £360k. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School
Reedings Junior School
Mandeville Primary School
High Wych Church of England Primary School
Leventhorpe
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bed & Breakfast
- Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)
- Primrose Cottage B&B
- The Manor Of Groves
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- George Fourth
- King William IV
- Queens Head
- Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club
- Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- 4T
- Chandini Restaurant
- Coffee Box
- KTeas
- Listed
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OP
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cre8 Kitchen
- Golden City
- The Shop
- The Workshop Coffee House
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Mani's Video
- McColls
- McColl's
- Village Pharmacy
- Pick & Nosh
- + 7 more
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Area Profile: CM21 · Data under Open Government Licence