CM16 4DY is a mixed residential area on Bell Common, 0.4km from Ivy Chimneys in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Epping Hemnall ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 4DY offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £662k, down 22.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00110513 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELL COMMON, CM16 4DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL COMMON, CM16 4DY.
299
48
£ 58,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM16 4DY 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.
Area Character
CM16 4DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £662k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £662k. Property prices are trending down 22.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 4DY. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 674,000
5 sales · Mean £ 716,800
Semi-Detached
£ 785,000
1 sales · Mean £ 785,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM16 4DY is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ivy Chimneys Primary School
Epping St Johns Church of England School
Epping Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Epping News0.8 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Halfmoon0.5 km
- Allnutts Store0.9 km
- Allnutts Stores0.8 km
- Shiv News0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.4 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.6 km
- Epping Public Hall0.9 km
- The Box0.9 km
- Epping Sports Centre0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel Company0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Eden0.6 km
- Fred and Dougs0.9 km
- Lan Na Thai0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New China Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Yo! To Go0.6 km
- Food by Lara Luck0.7 km
- Okra Green0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheshunt8.7 km
- Waltham Cross8.9 km
- Chingford9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bury Lane0.1 km
- Bury Lane0.1 km
- Bell Common0.3 km
- Bell Common0.4 km
- Meadow View0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM164DY · Data under Open Government Licence