CM16 4BZ is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Theydon Grove 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.
Within the CM16 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00110542 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM16 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM16 4BZ.
256
50
£ 55,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, CM16 4BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 4BZ. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM16 4BZ is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Epping Primary School
Epping St Johns Church of England School
Ivy Chimneys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- 1-3 Simon Campion Court0.1 km
- Bestway Direct Ltd0.3 km
- Churchs Pork Butchers0.2 km
- Epping News0.5 km
- Gails Bakery0.2 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Kasha0.3 km
- Epping Cricket Club Sports Field1.0 km
- The Black Lion0.1 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.6 km
- Epping Public Hall0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Elios0.1 km
- Ashlyns Organics Ltd, The Cafe0.8 km
- Bakers Benevolent Society0.2 km
- Barbarossa0.1 km
- Belgique0.1 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New China Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Yo! To Go0.7 km
- Food by Lara Luck0.5 km
- Okra Green0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town9.0 km
- Cheshunt9.4 km
- Roydon9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Council Offices0.1 km
- Council Offices0.1 km
- Church0.3 km
- Church0.4 km
- Maltings Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM164BZ · Data under Open Government Licence