Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

GREAT GREGORIES LANE, CM16 4EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT GREGORIES LANE, CM16 4EJ.

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

272

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM16 4EJ 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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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CM16 4EJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CM16 4EJ is a sought-after residential area on Great Gregories Lane, 0.6km from Ivy Chimneys in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Theydon Bois ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 4EJ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4EJ are sourced from Output Area E00110761 (shared with 13 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 4EJ. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

46%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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM16 4EJ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils0.7 km
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Theydon Bois Primary School

Good315 pupils1.3 km
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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Poppy's0.9 km
  • Haywards0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Forest Gate Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford8.3 km
  • Cheshunt8.6 km
  • Waltham Cross8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Golf Club0.3 km
  • Golf Club0.3 km
  • Fishers Lane0.4 km
  • Fishers Lane0.4 km