Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

ONGAR ROAD, RM4 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ONGAR ROAD, RM4 1BN.

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 1BN 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
workEmployment
6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RM4 1BN — age 42, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RM4 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Ongar Road, 0.2km from Abridge in Abridge. Administratively it sits within Lambourne ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM4, RM4 1BN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1BN 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 1BN. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 368,500

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

RM4 1BN has low crime rates — 32 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 offences26
Other crime6
Vehicle crime6
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Lambourne Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Ravens Budgens Abridge0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Abridge Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Abridge Village Hall0.4 km
  • The Blue Boar Gastro Pub0.1 km
  • The Maltsters Arms0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • SHISH MEZE0.1 km
  • Boardeli's Cafe and Pizzeria0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ottleys B&B0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford7.8 km
  • Newbury Park8.7 km
  • Chadwell Heath9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Roding Hall0.0 km
  • Roding Hall0.1 km
  • The Blue Boar0.1 km
  • The Blue Boar0.1 km
  • Log Cabin Cafe0.2 km