Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HIGH ROAD, CM16 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, CM16 4DE.

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Population

479

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM16 4DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CM16 4DE — age 42, 88% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CM16 4DE is an active urban area on High Road, 0.6km from Ivy Chimneys in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For families considering a move, CM16 4DE represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00110531 (shared with 22 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 4DE. 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 / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

Crime rates near CM16 4DE are high at 168 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft6

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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Epping News0.9 km
  • Shell Little Waitrose Halfmoon0.6 km
  • Shiv News0.7 km
  • Thai Kit0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.4 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.8 km
  • Epping Public Hall1.0 km
  • Epping Sports Centre0.6 km
  • Hemnall Social Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Brick Lane Bagel Company0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Eden0.8 km
  • Lan Na Thai0.9 km
  • Piya Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • New China Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go0.7 km
  • Food by Lara Luck0.8 km
  • Okra Green0.7 km
  • Smiths Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheshunt8.5 km
  • Waltham Cross8.7 km
  • Chingford9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Common0.2 km
  • Bury Lane0.2 km
  • Bell Common0.2 km
  • Bury Lane0.2 km
  • Mill Hoppit0.4 km