Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

NEW ROAD, RM4 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, RM4 1AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (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 1AL 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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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RM4 1AL's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £1.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,375,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM4 1AL is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 0.7km from Lambourne End in Epping Forest. Administratively it sits within Lambourne ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

For serious buyers, RM4 1AL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1AL 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 1AL. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,375,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

RM4 1AL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Lambourne Primary School

Good211 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Lambourne End Outdoor Centre0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park7.4 km
  • Romford7.4 km
  • Chadwell Heath7.5 km