Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

NEW ROAD, RM4 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, RM4 1DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (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 1DY 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

RM4 1DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £530k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RM4 1DY is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 0.8km from Lambourne in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Lambourne ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM4, RM4 1DY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1DY 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 1DY. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 530,000

1 sales · Mean £ 530,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

RM4 1DY has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Lambourne Primary School

Good211 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Lambourne End Outdoor Centre0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park7.5 km
  • Romford7.6 km
  • Chadwell Heath7.7 km