Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

HOE LANE, RM4 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOE LANE, RM4 1AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RM4 1AU's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £2.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £2.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.

home £2,300,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM4 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Hoe Lane, 0.7km from Abridge in Abridge. Administratively it sits within Lambourne ward and the Brentwood and Ongar constituency.

For serious buyers, RM4 1AU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% 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 £2.3M, down 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM4 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00110590 (shared with 11 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 1AU. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,750,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,853,571

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

RM4 1AU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Lambourne Primary School

Good211 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Ravens Budgens Abridge0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Abridge Cricket Club0.6 km
  • The Blue Boar Gastro Pub0.8 km
  • The Maltsters Arms0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • SHISH MEZE0.8 km
  • Boardeli's Cafe and Pizzeria0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford7.8 km
  • Newbury Park7.9 km
  • Chadwell Heath8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Field Close0.5 km
  • Field Close0.5 km