Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

BRIDGE HILL, CM16 4ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE HILL, CM16 4ER.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM16 4ER 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in CM16 4ER — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 32.4% year-on-year.

home £582,062 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM16 4ER is a safe, established residential area on Bridge Hill, 0.4km from Ivy Chimneys in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Hemnall ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM16 4ER is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £582k, down 32.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00110519 (shared with 5 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 4ER. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 509,000

8 sales · Mean £ 561,962

Detached

£ 635,000

3 sales · Mean £ 661,666

Terraced

£ 421,500

2 sales · Mean £ 421,500

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

CM16 4ER has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils0.2 km
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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils1.2 km
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Epping Primary School

Good387 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shell Little Waitrose Halfmoon0.8 km
  • Allnutts Store0.2 km
  • Allnutts Stores0.2 km
  • Shiv News0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.9 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.9 km
  • Epping Golf Course0.7 km
  • Epping Sports Centre0.8 km
  • Hemnall Social Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Brick Lane Bagel Company0.9 km
  • Eden0.9 km
  • Piya Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
  • Poppy's0.9 km
  • Raj Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • New China Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go0.9 km
  • Okra Green0.9 km
  • Smiths Fisheries0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford9.2 km
  • Cheshunt9.3 km
  • Waltham Cross9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Western Avenue0.1 km
  • Western Avenue0.2 km
  • Meadow View0.4 km
  • Allnutts Road0.4 km
  • Meadow View0.4 km