Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HIGH STREET, CM16 4FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM16 4FJ.

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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 4FJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM16 4FJ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.

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

CM16 4FJ is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.5km from Epping in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 4FJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, up 13.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 4FJ 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 4FJ. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 350,000

25 sales · Mean £ 349,437

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

Crime around CM16 4FJ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime17
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Epping St Johns Church of England School

Good1011 pupils0.4 km
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Epping Primary School

Good387 pupils0.7 km
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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • 1-3 Simon Campion Court0.8 km
  • Bestway Direct Ltd0.6 km
  • Churchs Pork Butchers0.7 km
  • Epping News0.4 km
  • Gails Bakery0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Kasha0.6 km
  • Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.2 km
  • The Black Lion0.8 km
  • The Duke of Wellington0.3 km
  • Epping Public Hall0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Elios0.8 km
  • Bakers Benevolent Society0.7 km
  • Barbarossa0.8 km
  • Belgique0.9 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Company0.3 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • New China Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go0.2 km
  • Food by Lara Luck0.3 km
  • Okra Green0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheshunt8.9 km
  • Waltham Cross9.2 km
  • Chingford9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Store0.2 km
  • Tesco Store0.3 km
  • Bury Lane0.3 km
  • Bury Lane0.3 km
  • School0.4 km