CM16 4DB is a mixed residential area on Highfield Place, 0.6km from Ivy Chimneys in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 4DB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £877k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00110531 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD PLACE, CM16 4DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD PLACE, CM16 4DB.
479
42
£ 55,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM16 4DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM16 4DB combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£877k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £877k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 4DB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 846,125
6 sales · Mean £ 954,541
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM16 4DB is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Epping St Johns Church of England School
Ivy Chimneys Primary School
Epping Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bestway Direct Ltd0.9 km
- Epping News0.7 km
- Gails Bakery0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Halfmoon0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kasha0.9 km
- Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.2 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.5 km
- Epping Public Hall0.7 km
- The Box0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bakers Benevolent Society1.0 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Company0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Eden0.5 km
- Epping Sandwich Bar & Bakery0.9 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New China Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Yo! To Go0.5 km
- Food by Lara Luck0.6 km
- Okra Green0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheshunt8.7 km
- Waltham Cross8.9 km
- Chingford9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bury Lane0.1 km
- Bury Lane0.1 km
- School0.3 km
- Bell Common0.4 km
- Bell Common0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM164DB · Data under Open Government Licence