Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

SAWYERS CHASE, RM4 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAWYERS CHASE, RM4 1BY.

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

269

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM4 1BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in RM4 1BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

RM4 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Sawyers Chase, 0.4km from Abridge in Abridge. Administratively it sits within Lambourne ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM4 1BY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00110587 (shared with 5 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 1BY. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

RM4 1BY has low crime rates — 31 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 offences27
Vehicle crime6
Drugs5
Burglary4
Other crime4

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
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Ravens Budgens Abridge0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Abridge Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Abridge Village Hall0.2 km
  • The Blue Boar Gastro Pub0.4 km
  • The Maltsters Arms0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • SHISH MEZE0.4 km
  • Boardeli's Cafe and Pizzeria0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ottleys B&B0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford8.1 km
  • Newbury Park8.8 km
  • Chadwell Heath9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • New Farm Dr0.1 km
  • New Farm Dr0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.1 km
  • Pancroft0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.1 km