Area Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

CM21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM21 postcode area.

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Population

11,394

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £360,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences730
Anti-social behaviour536
Vehicle crime222
Criminal damage and arson156
Other theft124

school Local Schools

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Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School

Outstanding216 pupils
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Reedings Junior School

Good241 pupils
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Mandeville Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils
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High Wych Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils
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Leventhorpe

Outstanding1421 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)
  • Primrose Cottage B&B
  • The Manor Of Groves
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • George Fourth
  • King William IV
  • Queens Head
  • Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club
  • Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • 4T
  • Chandini Restaurant
  • Coffee Box
  • KTeas
  • Listed
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OP
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Cre8 Kitchen
  • Golden City
  • The Shop
  • The Workshop Coffee House
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Mani's Video
  • McColls
  • McColl's
  • Village Pharmacy
  • Pick & Nosh
  • + 7 more