Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HOLLY COTTAGES, CM16 4EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY COTTAGES, CM16 4EA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

299

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM16 4EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CM16 4EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £527k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £527k.

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

CM16 4EA is an active urban area on Holly Cottages, 0.5km from Ivy Chimneys in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Epping Hemnall ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, CM16 4EA is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £527k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00110513 (shared with 10 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 4EA. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

1 sales · Mean £ 475,000

Semi-Detached

£ 617,500

3 sales · Mean £ 617,500

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

Crime around CM16 4EA is above average at 125 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 offences70
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils0.7 km
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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils0.8 km
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Epping Primary School

Good387 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shell Little Waitrose Halfmoon0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.7 km
  • Epping Sports Centre0.9 km
  • The Forest Gate Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Poppy's0.3 km
  • Haywards0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheshunt8.4 km
  • Waltham Cross8.6 km
  • Chingford8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Hoppit0.0 km
  • Mill Hoppit0.0 km
  • Fishers Lane0.1 km
  • Bell Common0.2 km
  • Fishers Lane0.2 km