Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HIGH STREET, CM16 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

318

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM16 4AQ 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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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM16 4AQ combines high owner-occupation (61%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.

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

CM16 4AQ 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 4AQ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00110528 (shared with 252 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 4AQ. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

Crime around CM16 4AQ is moderate at 67 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 offences111
Shoplifting54
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Epping Primary School

Good387 pupils0.5 km
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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils0.9 km
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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • 1-3 Simon Campion Court0.1 km
  • Bestway Direct Ltd0.0 km
  • Churchs Pork Butchers0.1 km
  • Epping News0.3 km
  • Gails Bakery0.1 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Kasha0.1 km
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.8 km
  • The Black Lion0.2 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.4 km
  • Epping Public Hall0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Elios0.2 km
  • Ashlyns Organics Ltd, The Cafe1.0 km
  • Bakers Benevolent Society0.2 km
  • Barbarossa0.2 km
  • Belgique0.2 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • New China Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Yo! To Go0.4 km
  • Food by Lara Luck0.3 km
  • Okra Green0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town9.2 km
  • Cheshunt9.4 km
  • Waltham Cross9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Council Offices0.2 km
  • Council Offices0.2 km
  • Nicholl Road0.2 km