Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

CHURCH LANE, RM4 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, RM4 1AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

402

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM4 1AB 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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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RM4 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £354k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RM4 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Church Lane, 1.4km from Lambourne in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Lambourne ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

For serious buyers, RM4 1AB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00110591 (shared with 28 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 RM4 1AB. 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 / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 354,200

3 sales · Mean £ 329,733

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

RM4 1AB has low crime rates — 29 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 offences7
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Mayhem Paint Ball Co0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford9.3 km
  • Gidea Park9.6 km
  • Romford9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane0.0 km
  • Church Lane0.0 km
  • Hillmans Cottages0.4 km
  • Crowther Nurseries0.4 km
  • Crowther Nurseries0.4 km