CM16 7AP is a sought-after residential area on Bower Terrace, 0.1km from Bower Hill in Epping. Administratively it sits within Epping Hemnall ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 7AP offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, down 12.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CM16 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00110516 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWER TERRACE, CM16 7AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWER TERRACE, CM16 7AP.
222
48
£ 58,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM16 7AP 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 7AP's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £440k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £440k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 7AP. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 440,000
2 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM16 7AP has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Ivy Chimneys Primary School
Epping St Johns Church of England School
Epping Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- 1-3 Simon Campion Court1.0 km
- Bestway Direct Ltd0.9 km
- Churchs Pork Butchers0.9 km
- Epping News0.8 km
- Gails Bakery0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kasha0.9 km
- Epping Cricket Club Sports Field1.0 km
- The Duke of Wellington0.7 km
- Epping Public Hall1.0 km
- The Box0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel Company0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Eden0.7 km
- Epping Sandwich Bar & Bakery0.9 km
- Fred and Dougs0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New China Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Yo! To Go0.8 km
- Food by Lara Luck0.8 km
- Okra Green0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheshunt9.6 km
- Chingford9.7 km
- Waltham Cross9.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Orchards0.0 km
- The Orchards0.1 km
- Epping Underground Station0.2 km
- Epping Underground Station0.2 km
- Epping Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM167AP · Data under Open Government Licence