Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HIGH STREET, CM16 4AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM16 4AE.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

408

cake
Avg Age

40

payments
Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

work
Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CM16 4AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM16 4AE's low deprivation rank, 57% ownership, and £250k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £250k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £250,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM16 4AE is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Epping in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Hemnall ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00110508 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 4AE. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM16 4AE has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson30
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime21

school Local Schools

S

Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils0.6 km
P

Epping Primary School

Good387 pupils0.7 km
P

Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • 1-3 Simon Campion Court0.5 km
  • Bestway Direct Ltd0.4 km
  • Churchs Pork Butchers0.5 km
  • Epping News0.2 km
  • Gails Bakery0.4 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Kasha0.4 km
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.4 km
  • The Black Lion0.6 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.0 km
  • Epping Public Hall0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Elios0.6 km
  • Bakers Benevolent Society0.5 km
  • Barbarossa0.5 km
  • Belgique0.6 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Company0.0 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • New China Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Yo! To Go0.1 km
  • Food by Lara Luck0.1 km
  • Okra Green0.1 km
  • + 2 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheshunt9.1 km
  • Waltham Cross9.4 km
  • Harlow Town9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Store0.0 km
  • Tesco Store0.0 km
  • Nicholl Road0.2 km
  • Nicholl Road0.2 km
  • Church0.3 km