Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

CM16 6BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM16 6BX.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CM16 6BX has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CM16 6BX is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Wealdgullet in North Weald Bassett. Administratively it sits within North Weald Bassett ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM16 6BX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CM16 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00110725 (shared with 15 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 6BX. 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 / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

CM16 6BX has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good326 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Basset News Limited0.6 km
  • North Weald Chemist0.6 km
  • Peachy Garages Ltd0.6 km
  • Ongar Dairy Ltd0.2 km
  • KCD Farm Foods Ltd x20.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • North Weald Flying Services (The Squadron)0.4 km
  • North Weald Village Hall0.6 km
  • The Kings Head PH0.6 km
  • North Weald Par 3 Golf Course0.4 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
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Weald Kitchen0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Town9.0 km
  • Harlow Mill9.0 km
  • Roydon11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hurricane Way0.1 km
  • Hurricane Way0.2 km
  • Park Close0.3 km
  • Park Close0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km