Is CM16 6AR a safe place to live?

Yes, CM16 6AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CM16 6AR?

The population for the CM16 6AR area is approximately 367 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

RAYLEY LANE, CM16 6AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYLEY LANE, CM16 6AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

367

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM16 6AR spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM16 6AR is a safe, established residential area on Rayley Lane, 1.2km from Canes in North Weald Bassett. Administratively it sits within North Weald Bassett ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00110729 (shared with 16 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 6AR. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%

Asian / British Asian2.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 1%

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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.

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

CM16 6AR has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good326 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Harlow Mill6.9 km
Harlow Town7.3 km
Sawbridgeworth9.2 km