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.
IVY CHIMNEYS, CM16 4EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY CHIMNEYS, CM16 4EL.
299
48
£ 58,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ivy Chimneys Primary School
Epping St Johns Church of England School
Epping Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Shell Little Waitrose Halfmoon0.8 km
- Allnutts Store0.7 km
- Allnutts Stores0.7 km
- Shiv News0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel0.5 km
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, 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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New China Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Yo! To Go0.9 km
- Okra Green0.9 km
- Smiths Fisheries0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CM164EL · Data under Open Government Licence