Rural East ward is located in the eastern part of Epping Forest District, covering a mix of farmland, woodland, and small villages. The area is known for its open countryside, with fields and hedgerows shaping the landscape. Several historic settlements, such as Theydon Bois and North Weald, are included in the ward, featuring traditional architecture and community-focused amenities.
The ward has a strong agricultural presence, with farms producing crops and livestock. Epping Forest itself borders the area, offering walking trails and natural habitats. Public transport links connect Rural East to nearby towns, though the overall feel remains quiet and removed from urban development. Local events often center around village halls and green spaces, reflecting the ward's community-oriented character.
On average Rural East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rural East is £51,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Rural East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
CM227LS
The Street
CM211BZ
North Weald, Matching & Sheering
CM219PP
Sun Street
CM227LN
The Street
CM40FW
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
CM50FP
Corn Barn Close
CM50HY
Fyfield Road
CM50JP
Anchor Lane
CM50ST
Shellow Road
CM170NP
Hobbs Cross Road
CM170RE
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
CM219LE
Harlow Road
CM219PT
Ladywell Prospect
CM40LF
Norton Lane
CM50FY
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
CM50LP
Pedlars End
CM50PH
School Lane
CM50PQ
School Lane
CM50TD
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
CM170NE
Sheering Lower Road
CM219FR
North Weald, Matching & Sheering
CM219PR
Ladywell Prospect
CM227NW
Crown Close
CM50DF
Epping Road
CM50DS
Wind Hill
CM50ET
Ashlyns Lane
CM50JT
Dunmow Road
CM50ND
Ashlyns Lane
CM50NF
Gainsthorpe Road
CM50NZ
School Lane
CM50PL
School Lane
CM50QP
Bassett's Lane
CM211DA
North Weald, Matching & Sheering
CM219FH
Sheering Lower Road
CM219LR
Sheering Mill Lane
CM219PN
Sun Street
CM227NG
Back Lane
CM40LD
King Street
CM50EU
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
CM50QL
Bassett's Lane
CM170PU
Colvers
CM170RQ
Watery Lane
CM170SX
North Weald, Matching & Sheering
CM227NF
Back Lane
CM50DX
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
CM50EJ
Hastingwood Road
CM50JH
Little Laver Road
CM50JR
Anchor Lane
CM50NU
Dunmow Road
CM50QJ
Bassett's Lane
CM50QT
Radley Green Road
CM50RZ
Queen Street
CM50TP
Forest Drive
CM50EF
School Lane
CM50ES
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
CM219RA
The Meadows
CM219RD
North Weald, Matching & Sheering
CM211BY
North Weald, Matching & Sheering
CM219LD
Sawbridgeworth Road
CM219PE
Lawrence Moorings
CM50DE
Epping Road
CM50LB
The Hoppitt
CM50PD
Horsecroft
CM50QE
Spains Hall Road
CM50RQ
Herons Lane
CM59RT
Norton Lane
CM170NG
Sheering Road
CM170QY
North Weald, Matching & Sheering
CM211BT
Station Road
CM219LL
Meadow Way
CM219PZ
The Meadows
CM40LP
Chelmsford Road
CM50DG
Epping Road
CM50DR
Harlow Road
CM50HU
Fyfield Road
CM50NQ
Dunmow Road
CM50QF
High Road
CM50TF
Dukes Lane
CM50FX
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
CM170QA
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
CM170PH
North Weald, Matching & Sheering
CM170RN
Potash Road
CM211BB
Station Road
CM50FL
Birds Green
CM50DU
Tilegate Road
CM50EG
Tilegate Road
CM50GQ
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
CM50LH
Harlow Road
CM50LU
Moreton Road
CM50RD
Houchin Drive
CM50SE
Cannons Lane
CM170LP
Chalk Lane
CM170PD
Harlow Road
CM219LQ
Sheering Lower Road
CM40LH
Norton Lane
CM50LN
Gainsthorpe Road
CM50RH
Dunmow Road
CM170QT
Harlow Road
CM170QU
Harlow Road
CM50DY
Faggotters Lane