Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

NEW FARM DRIVE, RM4 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW FARM DRIVE, RM4 1BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 1BU 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

No single demographic signal dominates RM4 1BU — age 45, 74% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For families considering a move, RM4 1BU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1BU 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 1BU. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

RM4 1BU has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other crime2
Burglary1

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
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Ravens Budgens Abridge0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Abridge Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Abridge Village Hall0.7 km
  • The Blue Boar Gastro Pub0.7 km
  • The Maltsters Arms0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • SHISH MEZE0.7 km
  • Boardeli's Cafe and Pizzeria0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ottleys B&B0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford8.2 km
  • Newbury Park8.4 km
  • Chadwell Heath8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Fir Trees0.4 km
  • Fir Trees0.4 km
  • Pancroft0.4 km
  • New Farm Dr0.5 km
  • New Farm Dr0.5 km