Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

CM16 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM16 4BS.

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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 4BS 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 41, CM16 4BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CM16 4BS is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Epping in Epping. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

Day-to-day life in CM16 4BS has the character of a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4BS 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 4BS. 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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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 4BS is moderate at 75 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 offences116
Shoplifting54
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson25
Drugs24

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 pupils1.0 km
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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • 1-3 Simon Campion Court0.1 km
  • Bestway Direct Ltd0.1 km
  • Churchs Pork Butchers0.0 km
  • Epping News0.4 km
  • Gails Bakery0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Kasha0.1 km
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.9 km
  • The Black Lion0.1 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.5 km
  • Epping Public Hall0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Elios0.1 km
  • Ashlyns Organics Ltd, The Cafe0.9 km
  • Bakers Benevolent Society0.1 km
  • Barbarossa0.0 km
  • Belgique0.1 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • New China Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Yo! To Go0.5 km
  • Food by Lara Luck0.4 km
  • Okra Green0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town9.1 km
  • Cheshunt9.4 km
  • Waltham Cross9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Council Offices0.1 km
  • Council Offices0.1 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Nicholl Road0.3 km