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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(-26%)
Vehicle crime
9.27(+104%)
Shoplifting
8.3(+17%)
Other theft
6.03(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.82(-9%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in North Weald, Matching & Sheering area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £950,000.

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
Detached27£650,000
Flats30£250,000
Semi-Detached29£500,000
Terraced29£417,500

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

CM166ES

Weald Bridge Road

CM166HX

Church Lane

CM166JS

Gibson Close

CM170NN

Hobbs Cross

CM170QF

Potash Road

CM211DB

Rural East

CM219PF

Lawrence Moorings

CM170QP

Rainbow Road

CM179HX

Croft Cottages

CM166BJ

Epping Road

CM166EY

The Pavilions

CM170QR

The Green

CM219PW

Sun Street

CM219RG

Sheering Lower Road

CM166JY

Wellington Road

CM170QW

Parkside

CM179LH

London Road

CM179NF

Harlow Common

CM227LR

The Street

CM166EN

Princes Close

CM166HB

Hows Mead

CM227NP

High Pastures

CM166HZ

Wheelers Farm Gardens

CM179JQ

Mill Street

CM166DW

Thornhill

CM166EE

High Road

CM227NR

Church Lane

CM227NX

Crown Close

CM170PB

Harlow Road

CM179JT

Hastingwood Road

CM219FP

Station Road

CM166FT

Rayley Lane

CM166JJ

Oak Piece

CM170QX

Newmans End

CM227FG

Church Fields

CM227LW

The Street

CM166JF

Queens Road

CM166DL

Emberson Way

CM179HU

Foster Street

CM179JP

Hill Villas

CM227GX

The Old Farmyard

CM219FQ

Rural East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.