Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

OAK HILL ROAD, RM4 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK HILL ROAD, RM4 1EH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

339

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RM4 1EH's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £950k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.

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

RM4 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Hill Road, 0.7km from Bournebridge in Stapleford Abbotts. Administratively it sits within Passingford ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM4, RM4 1EH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £950k, down 11.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00110741 (shared with 9 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 1EH. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 787,500

10 sales · Mean £ 808,109

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

RM4 1EH has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Stapleford Abbotts Primary School

Good137 pupils0.7 km
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Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School

Good96 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Top Oak Public House0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Brook Farm Training Centre0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • R B General Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gidea Park5.7 km
  • Harold Wood5.7 km
  • Romford6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bournebridge Lane0.2 km
  • Bournebridge Lane0.3 km
  • Royal Oak0.4 km
  • Royal Oak0.5 km