CM16 7BQ is a safe, established residential area on Crossing Road, 0.3km from Bower Hill in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Hemnall ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 7BQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM16 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00110520 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSSING ROAD, CM16 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSSING ROAD, CM16 7BQ.
275
41
£ 58,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM16 7BQ 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 7BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k 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 7BQ. The average age is 41.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 530,000
5 sales · Mean £ 494,600
Terraced
£ 430,000
1 sales · Mean £ 430,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM16 7BQ has low crime rates — 19 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
6 nearby- Epping News1.0 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Halfmoon0.8 km
- Allnutts Store0.1 km
- Allnutts Stores0.1 km
- Shiv News0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Epping Cricket Club Sports Field1.0 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.8 km
- Epping Golf Course0.5 km
- Epping Sports Centre0.7 km
- Hemnall Social Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel Company0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Eden0.8 km
- Fred and Dougs1.0 km
- Lan Na Thai1.0 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New China Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Yo! To Go0.9 km
- Food by Lara Luck0.9 km
- Okra Green0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford9.4 km
- Cheshunt9.4 km
- Waltham Cross9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Allnutts Road0.2 km
- Western Avenue0.3 km
- Allnutts Road0.3 km
- Western Avenue0.3 km
- The Orchards0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM167BQ · Data under Open Government Licence