Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

IVY CHIMNEYS, CM16 4EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY CHIMNEYS, CM16 4EL.

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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 4EL 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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10/10
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Area Character

CM16 4EL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £636k, 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 moderate. Property prices average £636k.

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

CM16 4EL is a mixed residential area on Ivy Chimneys, 0.1km from Ivy Chimneys in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Epping Hemnall ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 4EL offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £636k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4EL 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 4EL. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 810,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,003,000

Terraced

£ 425,000

3 sales · Mean £ 446,000

Semi-Detached

£ 550,000

2 sales · Mean £ 550,000

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

Crime around CM16 4EL is above average at 108 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 offences68
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils0.3 km
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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils1.0 km
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Epping Primary School

Good387 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shell Little Waitrose Halfmoon0.8 km
  • Allnutts Store0.7 km
  • Allnutts Stores0.7 km
  • Shiv News0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.7 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.9 km
  • Epping Sports Centre0.7 km
  • The Forest Gate Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Brick Lane Bagel Company0.9 km
  • Eden0.9 km
  • Piya Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
  • Poppy's0.5 km
  • Raj Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • New China Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go0.9 km
  • Okra Green0.9 km
  • Smiths Fisheries0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheshunt8.8 km
  • Chingford8.9 km
  • Waltham Cross8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Meadow View0.0 km
  • Meadow View0.0 km
  • Fishers Lane0.3 km
  • Fishers Lane0.3 km
  • Western Avenue0.4 km