Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

NEW ROAD, RM4 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, RM4 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

402

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM4 1AJ 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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10/10
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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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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RM4 1AJ's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £750k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £750k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RM4 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 0.7km from Lambourne in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Lambourne ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM4, RM4 1AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £750k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00110591 (shared with 28 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 RM4 1AJ. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 650,000

3 sales · Mean £ 646,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

RM4 1AJ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Lambourne Primary School

Good211 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park7.6 km
  • Romford7.8 km
  • Chadwell Heath7.9 km