CM16 6SX is a sought-after residential area on Thornwood Road, 0.5km from Theydon Grove in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
For serious buyers, CM16 6SX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for CM16 6SX are sourced from Output Area E00110532 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNWOOD ROAD, CM16 6SX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNWOOD ROAD, CM16 6SX.
329
47
£ 55,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM16 6SX 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CM16 6SX's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £1.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 6SX. The average age is 47.1. 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
£ 1,300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM16 6SX has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Epping Primary School
Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Epping St Johns Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots the Chemist0.9 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- Greggs Bakers0.8 km
- McColls0.6 km
- T C Q Foodstore0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Epping Public Hall1.0 km
- Lindsey Street Community Association0.4 km
- The Box0.9 km
- Kasha0.9 km
- The Black Lion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Essex Prt NHS Trust Ward kitchens0.5 km
- Forest Kitchen0.9 km
- May Chinese0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Subway1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town8.6 km
- Harlow Mill9.5 km
- Roydon9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Maltings Lane0.2 km
- Maltings Lane0.2 km
- St Margaret's Hospital - main Rd0.3 km
- St Margaret's Hospital - main Rd0.3 km
- St Margaret's Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM166SX · Data under Open Government Licence