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North Weald, Matching & Sheering

England / East of England / Epping Forest / North Weald, Matching & Sheering

About

North Weald, Matching, and Sheering are rural areas in the Epping Forest district of Essex. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, woodland, and scattered villages. North Weald is known for its historic airfield, which dates back to World War I and now hosts markets and events. Matching and Sheering are smaller settlements with traditional cottages and parish churches, reflecting their medieval origins. The area is surrounded by countryside, offering walking routes and quiet lanes.

The River Roding flows through parts of the region, adding to the natural scenery. Local amenities are limited, with pubs and village halls serving as community hubs. Epping Forest’s proximity provides access to larger towns and transport links, while the area retains a quiet, semi-rural feel. Agriculture remains a visible part of the landscape, with fields and farmsteads dotting the surroundings. The mix of history, open spaces, and village life defines the character of North Weald, Matching, and Sheering.

Area overview

On average North Weald, Matching & Sheering has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 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 of residents in North Weald, Matching & Sheering is £51,600 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in North Weald, Matching & Sheering area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,365,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£693,750
Flats29£250,000
Semi-Detached34£477,500
Terraced30£416,250

10 years price trend in North Weald, Matching & Sheering

All postcodes in North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM166AP

Canes Lane

CM166FQ

Blenheim Square

CM166HA

Tower Close

CM219LD

Sawbridgeworth Road

CM211BY

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM219PE

Lawrence Moorings

CM219RA

The Meadows

CM219RD

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM166BP

Park Close

CM166BU

Bassett Gardens

CM166BZ

Emberson Way

CM166JU

Wellington Road

CM170NG

Sheering Road

CM170QY

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM179HR

Foster Street

CM211BT

Station Road

CM219LL

Meadow Way

CM219PZ

The Meadows

CM166AS

Weald Bridge Road

CM166DA

Dukes Close

CM166EU

Bluemans

CM166JR

Cunningham Rise

CM170PH

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM170RN

Potash Road

CM179JW

Hastingwood Road

CM179LA

Canes Lane

CM211BB

Station Road

CM166AR

Canes Lane

CM166JB

George Avey Croft

CM166JW

Beamish Close

CM170LP

Chalk Lane

CM170PD

Harlow Road

CM179ND

Harlow Common

CM179SX

Harlow Common

CM219LQ

Sheering Lower Road

CM166BN

Epping Road

CM166DB

Bassett Gardens

CM179UQ

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM170QT

Harlow Road

CM170QU

Harlow Road

CM166EF

High Road

CM170JP

Gilden Way

CM170NT

New Way Lane

CM170PT

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM170QE

Downhall Road

CM170QS

Harlow Road

CM219LP

Sheering Mill Lane

CM219LW

Sheering Mill Lane

CM227LP

The Street

CM227LX

Crown Close

CM227NJ

Primley Lane

CM227NN

Plashets

CM166AB

Kiln Road

CM166BA

High Road

CM166BX

Hawks Hill

CM166DR

Elm Gardens

CM166DJ

The Birches

CM166EX

St Andrews Close

CM166HW

High Road

CM170PS

Downhall Road

CM179JF

Mill Street

CM179NQ

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM219LG

Sheering Lower Road

CM179JX

Hastingwood Road

CM227LD

Laburnum Close

CM166DN

Thornhill

CM166GP

High Road

CM166HD

Centenary Close

CM166HY

Wheelers Farm Gardens

CM166JT

Church Lane

CM166JZ

Beaufort Close

CM170NB

Sheering Road

CM170NY

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM179GD

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM211BU

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM219JB

Luxford Place

CM219PU

Sun Street

CM179JU

Hastingwood Road

CM166AL

Hurricane Way

CM166EH

Queens Road

CM166JN

Beamish Close

CM219HX

Sawbridgeworth Road

CM179HZ

Foster Street

CM179JH

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM219RF

Sheering Lower Road

CM227NL

Plashets

CM166BY

Harrison Drive

CM166DX

Epping Road

CM166EB

High Road

CM170FB

Harlow Road

CM179HY

Foster Street

CM179LD

Canes Lane

CM219LJ

The Four Acres

CM219PY

The Meadows

CM227NA

Orchard Close

CM166AA

Church Lane

CM166DH

Higham View

CM166ES

Hows Mead

CM166HX

Church Lane

CM166JS

Gibson Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.