Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HIGH STREET, CM16 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM16 4AB.

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Population

178

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CM16 4AB has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

CM16 4AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.5km from Epping in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Hemnall ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM16 4AB is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £766k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00110517 (shared with 8 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 CM16 4AB. The average age is 59.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 840,000

3 sales · Mean £ 867,500

Terraced

£ 547,000

3 sales · Mean £ 588,166

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

CM16 4AB has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences90
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime17
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils0.5 km
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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils0.7 km
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Epping Primary School

Good387 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • 1-3 Simon Campion Court0.8 km
  • Bestway Direct Ltd0.6 km
  • Churchs Pork Butchers0.7 km
  • Epping News0.4 km
  • Gails Bakery0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Kasha0.6 km
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.2 km
  • The Black Lion0.8 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.2 km
  • Epping Public Hall0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Elios0.8 km
  • Bakers Benevolent Society0.7 km
  • Barbarossa0.8 km
  • Belgique0.9 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Company0.2 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • New China Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go0.2 km
  • Food by Lara Luck0.3 km
  • Okra Green0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheshunt8.9 km
  • Waltham Cross9.2 km
  • Chingford9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Store0.2 km
  • Tesco Store0.3 km
  • Bury Lane0.3 km
  • Bury Lane0.4 km
  • Sunnyside Road0.4 km