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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

CM50SR

Shellow Road

CM50EG

Brookside Cottages

CM50HP

Ongar Road

CM59RR

Forest Lane

CM219RB

The Maltings

CM170QD

Hull Green

CM50GP

Moreton Gates

CM50SL

The Chestnuts

CM50JG

Little Laver Road

CM50PB

Rural East

CM50ET

Bowlers Green

CM40LF

Norton Lane

CM227NL

The Plashets

CM50DP

Mill Lane

CM211BU

Rural East

CM219LD

Hatfield Heath Road

CM50QD

Spains Hall Road

CM50JX

Frayes Chase

CM50DN

Mill Lane

CM59GW

Pensons Lane

CM219PN

Moorlands Reach

CM50EL

Hastingwood Road

CM50FL

Birds Green

CM40JX

Woolmongers Lane

CM50TR

Abbey Close

CM50DG

Epping Road

CM50PP

Birds Green

CM227NH

Primley Lane

CM50DW

Mill Lane

CM50LR

Pedlars End

CM59NR

King Street

CM170RA

Stonehall Grove

CM50LL

Moreton Bridge

CM170PU

High Laver Road

CM59RS

Forest Lane

CM50TQ

Manns Yard

CM50GQ

Rural East

CM50JJ

Little Laver Road

CM50SG

Cannons Lane

CM170RD

Down Hall Road

CM50TE

The Bungalows

CM227GX

The Old Farmyard

CM170PX

Colvers

CM219PW

Sun Street

CM50RH

Dunmow Road

CM50QP

Walls Green

CM50ND

Ashlyns Lane

CM211BY

Rural East

CM40LW

Willingale Road

CM170QA

Brick Cottages

CM170SX

Rural East

CM227LT

The Street

CM40LH

Norton Lane

CM50LF

Bridge Road

CM227ND

Crown Close

CM50JD

Church Road

CM170NY

Housham Tye

CM50NA

Ashlyns Lane

CM227NS

Church Lane

CM50NN

Dunmow Road

CM50HU

Moreton Road

CM227LU

The Street

CM40JU

Blackmore Road

CM50ER

Tilegate Road

CM50JB

Church Road

CM219FN

Station Road

CM170PB

Harlow Road

CM166AU

Weald Bridge Road

CM170NS

Threshers Bush

CM50EJ

Hastingwood Road

CM50FX

Rural East

CM50LX

Hobbans Farm Chase

CM50QE

Spains Hall Road

CM50HX

Cross Lees

CM219FR

Sheering Lower Road

CM40LP

Chelmsford Road

CM40FL

Rookery Road

CM219PS

Ladywell Prospect

CM50HY

Fyfield Road

CM50LD

Harlow Road

CM50SY

Dacre Cottages

CM170RR

Rural East

CM227NG

Back Lane

CM219RA

The Meadows

CM50QL

Bassetts Lane

CM50DL

Harlow Road

CM170QX

Newmans End

CM227NA

Orchard Close

CM50NT

Dunmow Road

CM50QT

Radley Green Road

CM59RT

Norton Hall Cottages

CM227NJ

Primley Lane

CM219LQ

Sheering Lower Road

CM50SW

Dukes Lane

CM219PE

Lawrence Moorings

CM50NQ

Dacres Gate

CM50TF

Dukes Lane

CM170RN

Potash Road

CM50DH

Newhouse Lane

CM50NF

Gainsthorpe Road

Data Sources

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