Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

WILLOW TREE CLOSE, RM4 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW TREE CLOSE, RM4 1BL.

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

380

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM4 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RM4 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £509k, 79% 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.

home £509,625 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM4 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Willow Tree Close, 0.1km from Abridge in Abridge. Administratively it sits within Lambourne ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

For serious buyers, RM4 1BL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £509k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00110592 (shared with 14 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 1BL. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 390,000

5 sales · Mean £ 412,400

Semi-Detached

£ 467,500

4 sales · Mean £ 481,250

Detached

£ 561,000

2 sales · Mean £ 561,000

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

RM4 1BL has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Lambourne Primary School

Good211 pupils0.9 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 Club0.3 km
  • Abridge Village Hall0.5 km
  • The Blue Boar Gastro Pub0.1 km
  • The Maltsters Arms0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • SHISH MEZE0.1 km
  • Boardeli's Cafe and Pizzeria0.1 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 Park8.6 km
  • Chadwell Heath9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Blue Boar0.1 km
  • The Blue Boar0.1 km
  • Log Cabin Cafe0.2 km
  • Roding Hall0.2 km
  • Log Cabin Cafe0.2 km