Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

ALDERWOOD DRIVE, RM4 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERWOOD DRIVE, RM4 1DJ.

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

254

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RM4 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £540k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £540k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.

home £540,384 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM4 1DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alderwood Drive, 0.3km 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 1DJ offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k, up 15.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00110589 (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 1DJ. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 710,000

1 sales · Mean £ 710,000

Semi-Detached

£ 487,000

15 sales · Mean £ 514,433

Terraced

£ 530,000

3 sales · Mean £ 511,666

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

RM4 1DJ has low crime rates — 28 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 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Ravens Budgens Abridge0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Abridge Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Abridge Village Hall0.5 km
  • The Blue Boar Gastro Pub0.3 km
  • The Maltsters Arms0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • SHISH MEZE0.3 km
  • Boardeli's Cafe and Pizzeria0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ottleys B&B0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford7.9 km
  • Newbury Park8.4 km
  • Chadwell Heath9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Field Close0.1 km
  • Field Close0.1 km
  • Fir Trees0.2 km
  • Fir Trees0.2 km
  • Log Cabin Cafe0.3 km