Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

VICARAGE LANE, CM16 6AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, CM16 6AL.

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

367

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CM16 6AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £3.3M, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £3.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 74.2% year-on-year.

home £3,332,500 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM16 6AL is a safe, established residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.8km from North Weald Bassett in North Weald Bassett. Administratively it sits within North Weald Bassett ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 6AL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.3M, down 74.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00110729 (shared with 16 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 6AL. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 3,332,500

2 sales · Mean £ 3,332,500

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

CM16 6AL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good326 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bassett Service Station0.9 km
  • Tylers Green Stores0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Wings Cafe0.9 km
  • Cinnamon0.9 km
  • Cov's Pie and Mash0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Mill7.8 km
  • Harlow Town8.1 km
  • Sawbridgeworth10.0 km