Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

THE PADDOCKS, RM4 1HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PADDOCKS, RM4 1HG.

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

376

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM4 1HG combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£950k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £950k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RM4 1HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Paddocks, 0.4km from Tysea Hill in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Passingford ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £950k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00110743 (shared with 24 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 1HG. 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 / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 927,500

14 sales · Mean £ 916,035

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

RM4 1HG has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Stapleford Abbotts Primary School

Good137 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • A White Meats Transport0.6 km
  • R B General Stores0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club0.6 km
  • Simply Asia0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harold Wood5.5 km
  • Gidea Park6.0 km
  • Romford6.8 km