Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HIGH ROAD, CM16 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, CM16 4DJ.

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Population

507

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM16 4DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM16 4DJ combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£675k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £675k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CM16 4DJ is a safe, established residential area on High Road, 1.1km from Ivy Chimneys in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 4DJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. 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. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00110429 (shared with 42 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 4DJ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

1 sales · Mean £ 675,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CM16 4DJ has low crime rates — 3 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils1.2 km
P

Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Poppy's0.9 km
  • Haywards0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Forest Gate Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheshunt7.8 km
  • Waltham Cross7.9 km
  • Chingford8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Cottages0.0 km
  • Park Cottages0.1 km