Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

DUKES AVENUE, CM16 7HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKES AVENUE, CM16 7HF.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM16 7HF 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM16 7HF's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £1.0M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.

home £1,013,636 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM16 7HF is a sought-after residential area on Dukes Avenue, 0.8km from Theydon Bois in Theydon Bois. Administratively it sits within Theydon Bois ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

For serious buyers, CM16 7HF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M, down 15.8% 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 7HF are sourced from Output Area E00110764 (shared with 5 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 7HF. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 942,500

6 sales · Mean £ 909,583

Semi-Detached

£ 850,000

11 sales · Mean £ 880,818

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

CM16 7HF has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Theydon Bois Primary School

Good315 pupils0.5 km
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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Good300 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Theydon Bois Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Quality & Excellence0.7 km
  • Quix0.7 km
  • Rivca Pummell Slimming World0.5 km
  • Theydon Bois Bakery0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • St Marys Church Hall0.8 km
  • The Bull PH0.7 km
  • The Queen Victoria0.7 km
  • Theydon Bois Cricket Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Churchills Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Filika Restaurant0.7 km
  • Il Bacio0.7 km
  • Theydon Bois Balti House0.7 km
  • Bonhomie0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Red Onion Kitchen Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford8.0 km
  • Waltham Cross8.9 km
  • Cheshunt9.0 km