Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HIGH STREET, CM16 4AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

408

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM16 4AF 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CM16 4AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £580k, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £580k. Property prices are trending up 33.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM16 4AF is a well-regarded residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Epping in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Hemnall ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CM16 4AF offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £580k, up 33.6% year-on-year. 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 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00110508 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 4AF. 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%
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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

Terraced

£ 580,000

5 sales · Mean £ 631,000

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

Crime around CM16 4AF is moderate at 70 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 offences122
Shoplifting56
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson35
Drugs24

school Local Schools

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Epping Primary School

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils0.8 km
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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • 1-3 Simon Campion Court0.4 km
  • Bestway Direct Ltd0.2 km
  • Churchs Pork Butchers0.3 km
  • Epping News0.1 km
  • Gails Bakery0.3 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Kasha0.2 km
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.6 km
  • The Black Lion0.4 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.2 km
  • Epping Public Hall0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Elios0.4 km
  • Bakers Benevolent Society0.4 km
  • Barbarossa0.4 km
  • Belgique0.5 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Company0.2 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheshunt9.2 km
  • Harlow Town9.4 km
  • Waltham Cross9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Nicholl Road0.1 km
  • Nicholl Road0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Tesco Store0.1 km
  • Church0.2 km