CM16 7EH is a sought-after residential area on Purlieu Way, 0.6km from Theydon Bois in Theydon Bois. Administratively it sits within Theydon Bois ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM16, CM16 7EH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 99% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £975k. 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 7EH are sourced from Output Area E00110763 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PURLIEU WAY, CM16 7EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PURLIEU WAY, CM16 7EH.
361
40
£ 55,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM16 7EH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CM16 7EH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £975k, 99% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £975k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM16 7EH. The average age is 40.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 735,500
10 sales · Mean £ 762,995
Flat
£ 745,000
1 sales · Mean £ 745,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM16 7EH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Theydon Bois Primary School
Ivy Chimneys Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Theydon Bois Pharmacy0.6 km
- Quality & Excellence0.6 km
- Quix0.6 km
- Rivca Pummell Slimming World0.4 km
- Theydon Bois Bakery0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- St Marys Church Hall0.7 km
- The Bull PH0.6 km
- The Queen Victoria0.6 km
- Theydon Bois Cricket Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Churchills Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Filika Restaurant0.6 km
- Il Bacio0.6 km
- Theydon Bois Balti House0.6 km
- Bonhomie0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Red Onion Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford7.9 km
- Waltham Cross8.8 km
- Enfield Lock9.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CM167EH · Data under Open Government Licence