Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

ORCHID CLOSE, RM4 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHID CLOSE, RM4 1DF.

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

235

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RM4 1DF is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 52.0% year-on-year.

home £249,730 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, RM4 1DF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 52.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00110588 (shared with 6 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 1DF. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 408,500

3 sales · Mean £ 400,500

Flat

£ 220,000

17 sales · Mean £ 232,029

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

RM4 1DF 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 offences28
Other crime6
Vehicle crime6
Drugs5
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
  • Londis0.1 km
  • Ravens Budgens Abridge0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Abridge Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Abridge Village Hall0.5 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
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ottleys B&B0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford7.8 km
  • Newbury Park8.5 km
  • Chadwell Heath9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Fir Trees0.1 km
  • Fir Trees0.1 km
  • Field Close0.2 km
  • Field Close0.2 km
  • The Blue Boar0.2 km