CM16 4JQ is a safe, established residential area on Centre Drive, 0.4km from Bower Hill in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Hemnall ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM16 4JQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4JQ are sourced from Output Area E00110518 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRE DRIVE, CM16 4JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRE DRIVE, CM16 4JQ.
334
41
£ 58,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM16 4JQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CM16 4JQ has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 4JQ. The average age is 40.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 327,500
1 sales · Mean £ 327,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM16 4JQ has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Ivy Chimneys Primary School
Epping St Johns Church of England School
Epping Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bestway Direct Ltd0.9 km
- Epping News0.8 km
- Gails Bakery1.0 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Halfmoon0.5 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Kasha0.9 km
- Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.7 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.6 km
- Epping Public Hall0.9 km
- The Box0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel Company0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Eden0.6 km
- Epping Sandwich Bar & Bakery0.9 km
- Fred and Dougs0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New China Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Subway0.8 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
- Cheshunt9.2 km
- Chingford9.4 km
- Waltham Cross9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Western Avenue0.2 km
- Sunnyside Road0.2 km
- Western Avenue0.2 km
- Sunnyside Road0.2 km
- Epping Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM164JQ · Data under Open Government Licence