CM16 6SQ is a safe, established residential area on Palmers Hill, 0.4km from Theydon Grove in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £655k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM16 6SQ are sourced from Output Area E00110538 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALMERS HILL, CM16 6SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMERS HILL, CM16 6SQ.
254
46
£ 55,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM16 6SQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM16 6SQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £655k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £655k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 6SQ. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 655,000
2 sales · Mean £ 655,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM16 6SQ has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Epping Primary School
Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Epping St Johns Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.8 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- Greggs Bakers0.7 km
- McColls0.6 km
- T C Q Foodstore0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Epping Public Hall1.0 km
- Lindsey Street Community Association0.6 km
- The Box0.9 km
- Kasha0.8 km
- The Black Lion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Essex Prt NHS Trust Ward kitchens0.3 km
- Forest Kitchen0.8 km
- May Chinese0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Subway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town8.7 km
- Harlow Mill9.6 km
- Roydon9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Maltings Lane0.1 km
- Maltings Lane0.1 km
- St Margaret's Hospital - main Rd0.2 km
- St Margaret's Hospital0.2 km
- St Margaret's Hospital - main Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM166SQ · Data under Open Government Licence