Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HIGH STREET, CM16 4BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

359

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM16 4BA 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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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CM16 4BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £473k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 16.8% year-on-year.

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

CM16 4BA is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Epping in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, CM16 4BA represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £473k, up 16.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00110544 (shared with 57 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 4BA. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 460,000

5 sales · Mean £ 441,000

Semi-Detached

£ 463,000

1 sales · Mean £ 463,000

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

Crime around CM16 4BA is moderate at 52 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 offences101
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson28
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils0.6 km
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Epping Primary School

Good387 pupils0.7 km
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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • 1-3 Simon Campion Court0.6 km
  • Bestway Direct Ltd0.4 km
  • Churchs Pork Butchers0.5 km
  • Epping News0.2 km
  • Gails Bakery0.5 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel0.9 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 Wellington0.1 km
  • Epping Public Hall0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Elios0.7 km
  • Bakers Benevolent Society0.5 km
  • Barbarossa0.6 km
  • Belgique0.7 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Company0.1 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • New China Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Yo! To Go0.0 km
  • Food by Lara Luck0.1 km
  • Okra Green0.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheshunt9.0 km
  • Waltham Cross9.4 km
  • Harlow Town9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Store0.0 km
  • Tesco Store0.1 km
  • Nicholl Road0.3 km
  • Nicholl Road0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km