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Rural East

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About

Rural East ward encompasses the northeastern section of Epping Forest district, characterised by its expansive tracts of protected forest and agricultural land. The area is defined by scattered settlements and small villages set within a landscape of woodland and fields. It forms a significant part of the Metropolitan Green Belt, with land use primarily focused on farming and forestry. The presence of the M11 motorway provides a major transport route along its western edge.

The ward includes the village of Theydon Bois, which has a direct Central line tube connection to London, creating a distinct commuter dynamic within the rural setting. Large country estates and historic properties are interspersed with the forest clearings. This area is central to the conservation of the ancient Epping Forest itself, with numerous public footpaths and bridleways crossing its terrain.

Area overview

On average Rural East has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rural East is £68,037 per year. There are 4 schools in Rural East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Rural East

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 in Rural East area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rural East 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 Rural East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£775,000
Flats22£250,000
Semi-Detached15£570,000
Terraced11£475,000

10 years median price trend in Rural East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rural East.

All postcodes in Rural East

CM219FP

Station Road

CM50PN

Birds Green

CM170PT

Cherry Tree Cottages

CM59NS

King Street

CM50FY

School Lane

CM50LT

Ashlyns Lane

CM50QA

Fyfield Road

CM50RF

Houchin Drive

CM170LP

Moor Hall Road

CM219PZ

The Meadows

CM50SJ

The Village

CM50PD

Horsecroft

CM219FQ

Rural East

CM50NW

Dunmow Road

CM50JN

Rural East

CM219LR

Sheering Mill Lane

CM170NE

Sheering Lower Road

CM211DE

Rural East

CM50PH

School Lane

CM50FN

Willingale Road

CM50PW

Birds Green

CM50SH

Fyfield Road

CM40FT

Rural East

CM170RH

Little Laver Road

CM50DQ

Stony Lane

CM227LH

Cherrytree Cottages

CM50NE

Lower Bovinger Green

CM170NG

Sheering Hall Drive

CM170RE

Chalk Pitts Cottages

CM227LW

The Street

CM50RN

Norwood End

CM50RZ

Queen Street

CM50TD

Flands Cottages

CM150ET

Nine Ashes Road

CM50JW

Anchor Lane

CM50NY

School Lane

CM170PS

Downhall Road

CM219RD

Hazel Gardens

CM170JP

Sheering Road

CM50RG

Walker Avenue

CM170QP

Rainbow Road

CM50DX

Rural East

CM50QS

Wood Lane

CM50QG

Norton Heath Road

CM50QR

Silver Lane

CM50EP

Rural East

CM50JF

Little Laver Road

CM227NF

Back Lane

CM219PP

Sun Street

CM40LB

Nine Ashes Road

CM227LX

The Street

CM219RG

Sheering Lower Road

CM170NT

New Way Lane

CM170PD

Harlow Road

CM219LE

Harlow Road

CM50EE

School Lane

CM166AX

Kents Lane

CM50ST

Shellow Road

CM170RQ

Watery Lane

CM50RJ

Norwood End

CM211BT

Station Road

CM50JU

Nether Street

CM170NP

Hobbs Cross Road

CM227LY

The Street

CM50ED

Council Houses

CM50LE

Harlow Road

CM170QB

Little Laver Road

CM170PE

Harlow Tye

CM170PZ

Horseshoe Hill

CM170PA

Harlow Road

CM40LL

Garwood Cottages

CM227NX

Crown Close

CM50NP

Dunmow Road

CM227LN

The Street

CM40FN

Chelmsford Road

CM50HT

Lampetts Cottages

CM50NS

Dunmow Road

CM227NR

Church Lane

CM50DJ

Newhouse Lane

CM211BS

Station Road

CM50EQ

The Glebe

CM219PU

Sun Street

CM170QY

Newmans End

CM50SP

Shellow Road

CM50SB

Willingale Road

CM170QN

Harlow Road

CM170QU

Newmans End

CM50EH

Hastingwood Road

CM50JA

Church Road

CM40JZ

Nine Ashes Road

CM227NP

High Pastures

CM50RY

Queen Street

CM227LZ

New Row

CM170NU

Faggotters Lane

CM50QQ

Willingale Road

CM50DY

Faggotters Lane

CM227NN

The Plashets

CM50LQ

Harlow Road

CM50PG

Bonds Cottages

CM50EY

Moreton Bridge

Data Sources

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