Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HIGH STREET, CM16 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

359

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM16 4BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CM16 4BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CM16 4BQ is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Epping in Epping. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

This is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00110544 (shared with 57 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 4BQ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
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.

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

Crime around CM16 4BQ is moderate at 73 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 offences132
Shoplifting56
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson33
Drugs24

school Local Schools

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Epping Primary School

Good387 pupils0.5 km
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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils0.8 km
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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • 1-3 Simon Campion Court0.2 km
  • Bestway Direct Ltd0.1 km
  • Churchs Pork Butchers0.2 km
  • Epping News0.2 km
  • Gails Bakery0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Kasha0.0 km
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.7 km
  • The Black Lion0.3 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.3 km
  • Epping Public Hall0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Elios0.3 km
  • Bakers Benevolent Society0.2 km
  • Barbarossa0.2 km
  • Belgique0.3 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Company0.3 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • New China Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Yo! To Go0.4 km
  • Food by Lara Luck0.2 km
  • Okra Green0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town9.3 km
  • Cheshunt9.3 km
  • Waltham Cross9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.0 km
  • Church0.0 km
  • Nicholl Road0.2 km
  • Nicholl Road0.2 km
  • Council Offices0.2 km