CM16 5EB is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Epping in Epping. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
This is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM16 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00110544 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM16 5EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM16 5EB.
359
41
£ 55,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM16 5EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM16 5EB's 68% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 5EB. The average age is 41.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM16 5EB is moderate at 69 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.
school Local Schools
Epping Primary School
Epping St Johns Church of England School
Ivy Chimneys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- 1-3 Simon Campion Court0.3 km
- Bestway Direct Ltd0.1 km
- Churchs Pork Butchers0.2 km
- Epping News0.1 km
- Gails Bakery0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kasha0.1 km
- Epping Cricket Club Sports Field0.6 km
- The Black Lion0.3 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.3 km
- Epping Public Hall0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Elios0.3 km
- Bakers Benevolent Society0.2 km
- Barbarossa0.3 km
- Belgique0.3 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Company0.3 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New China Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Yo! To Go0.3 km
- Food by Lara Luck0.2 km
- Okra Green0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheshunt9.2 km
- Harlow Town9.2 km
- Waltham Cross9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Nicholl Road0.2 km
- Nicholl Road0.2 km
- Council Offices0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM165EB · Data under Open Government Licence