Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HOE LANE, RM4 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOE LANE, RM4 1AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RM4 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £530k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RM4 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Hoe Lane, 0.1km from Abridge in Abridge. Administratively it sits within Lambourne ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

For serious buyers, RM4 1AX is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00110590 (shared with 11 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 1AX. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 502,500

2 sales · Mean £ 502,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM4 1AX has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Vehicle crime6
Drugs5
Other crime5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Lambourne Primary School

Good211 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Ravens Budgens Abridge0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Abridge Cricket Club0.0 km
  • Abridge Village Hall0.6 km
  • The Blue Boar Gastro Pub0.2 km
  • The Maltsters Arms0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • SHISH MEZE0.2 km
  • Boardeli's Cafe and Pizzeria0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ottleys B&B0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford7.7 km
  • Newbury Park8.4 km
  • Chadwell Heath9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Field Close0.1 km
  • Field Close0.1 km
  • Log Cabin Cafe0.1 km
  • Log Cabin Cafe0.2 km
  • The Blue Boar0.2 km