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North Weald, Matching & Sheering

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About

North Weald, Matching and Shearing form a rural area in the west of the Epping Forest district. The landscape is characterised by farmland, small villages, and areas of woodland. The River Roding flows through the western parts, with the M11 motorway running along the western edge of the area. Settlement is dispersed, centred on the historic village of North Weald Bassett and the smaller parishes of Matching and Sheering.

The area is known for its active general aviation scene, centred on North Weald Airfield. This former RAF station hosts regular air shows and is a base for vintage aircraft. Much of the surrounding land is used for agriculture, with pockets of ancient woodland like Harlow Great Wood. The rural lanes and public footpaths, including parts of the Essex Way, connect the scattered settlements and farms.

Area overview

On average North Weald, Matching & Sheering has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Weald, Matching & Sheering is £63,089 per year. There are 2 schools in North Weald, Matching & Sheering: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Weald, Matching & Sheering is home to around 9,281 people, with a population density of about 239.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Weald, Matching & Sheering Population
9,281
Population density
239 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.95(-27%)
Shoplifting
9.27(+36%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(+81%)
Other theft
6.9(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.93(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,257
88.95%
Other White
339
3.65%
Indian
118
1.27%
Irish
88
0.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
71
0.76%
Total population: 9,283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,115
27.43%
No qualifications
1,428
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,343
17.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,263
16.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
874
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 7,711

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,432
36.2%
Owns with a mortgage
1,366
34.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
588
14.86%
Social rents from council
301
7.61%
Other social rented
164
4.15%
Total households: 3,956

Property prices in North Weald, Matching & Sheering

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in North Weald, Matching & Sheering area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,143,250.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Weald, Matching & Sheering in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Weald, Matching & Sheering over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached34£512,885
Terraced29£405,000
Flats28£256,250
Detached32£638,500

10 years median price trend in North Weald, Matching & Sheering

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Weald, Matching & Sheering.

All postcodes in North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM166HD

Bluemans End

CM170FB

Clifford Close

CM179JP

Hill Villas

CM219PW

Sun Street

CM179NG

London Road

CM170RA

Stonehall Grove

CM166EE

High Road

CM179HR

Foster Street

CM179JH

Willow Place

CM166EH

School Green Lane

CM179JX

Hastingwood Road

CM219RA

The Meadows

CM219LQ

Sheering Lower Road

CM166HW

High Road

CM219RG

Sheering Lower Road

CM166EA

High Road

CM219FQ

Rural East

CM166BN

Epping Road

CM170QZ

Rural East

CM219PS

Ladywell Prospect

CM166DR

Elm Gardens

CM166HT

York Road

CM166HZ

Wheelers Farm Gardens

CM170QT

The Green

CM219LE

Harlow Road

CM166BW

Watermans Way

CM166BX

Hawks Hill

CM166BA

Skipps Corner

CM166BS

Kiln Road

CM170QX

Newmans End

CM166DP

Thornhill

CM179UQ

Highfield Close

CM219PY

The Meadows

CM179JE

Mill Street

CM166JS

Gibson Close

CM179GD

North Weald Bassett

CM219LJ

The Four Acres

CM227LT

The Street

CM170SX

Rural East

CM166EW

Princes Close

CM179HS

Foster Street

CM170NT

New Way Lane

CM166EB

High Road

CM227ND

Crown Close

CM166DB

Bassett Gardens

CM166EN

Princes Close

CM211BY

Rural East

CM170RB

Downhall Road

CM179JF

Mill Street

CM170NN

Hobbs Cross

CM179HU

Foster Street

CM219JB

Luxford Place

CM166AP

Canes Lane

CM166JJ

Oak Piece

CM219LF

Sheering Lower Road

CM170NR

Green Lane

CM219LW

Sheering Mill Lane

CM211DB

Rural East

CM227FG

Church Fields

CM179NF

Harlow Common

CM170QS

The Green

CM166DN

Thornhill

CM166GP

High Road

CM166FR

Cyril Hawkins Close

CM179NE

Harlow Common

CM166DA

Dukes Close

CM166DJ

The Birches

CM211BS

Station Road

CM166HA

Tower Close

CM166JZ

Beaufort Close

CM219HX

Hatfield Heath Road

CM170NX

Carters Green

CM211DE

Rural East

CM166BH

Roughtallys

CM166EY

The Pavilions

CM170QF

Potash Road

CM166JE

Queens Road

CM179HP

Foster Street

CM170PA

Harlow Road

CM227LY

The Street

CM166JN

Beamish Close

CM187HX

Fern Hill Lane

CM219PT

Ladywell Prospect

CM170PD

Harlow Road

CM211BU

Rural East

CM170QN

Harlow Road

CM166HU

York Road

CM219LP

Sheering Mill Lane

CM166JB

George Avey Croft

CM170PG

Harlow Tye

CM227NR

Church Lane

CM179HY

Foster Street

CM166EF

High Road

CM227NE

Crown Close

CM166ES

Weald Bridge Road

CM179ND

Harlow Common

CM166BL

Pike Way

CM170NB

Sheering Road

CM166BT

Station Road

CM170RD

Down Hall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.