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Rural East

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Rural East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Rural East

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Rural East area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,225,000.

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£751,250
Flats27£250,000
Semi-Detached19£550,000
Terraced15£418,000

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

CM40LN

Fyfield Road

CM50FT

Birds Green

CM50PJ

School Lane

CM50QH

Willingale Road

CM50RN

Norwood End

CM50SD

Cannons Lane

CM50SR

Shellow Road

CM170QW

Harlow Road

CM227LR

The Street

CM227NP

High Pastures

CM40FL

Nine Ashes Road

CM40FT

Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts

CM40JU

Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts

CM50JB

Church Road

CM50JN

Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts

CM50LW

Pedlars End

CM50NN

Dunmow Road

CM50PB

Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts

CM50QQ

Willingale Road

CM50RG

Houchin Drive

CM50TQ

Manns Yard

CM59NR

King Street

CM59RW

Norton Lane

CM170PB

Harlow Road

CM170PZ

Horseshoe Hill

CM211DD

North Weald, Matching & Sheering

CM219FP

Station Road

CM50QW

Bassett's Lane

CM50PR

Birds Green

CM50RE

Roding Close

CM50RL

Norwood End

CM170QX

Harlow Road

CM227FG

Church Lane

CM227LW

The Street

CM227NR

Church Lane

CM227NX

Crown Close

CM40LA

Nine Ashes Road

CM50EE

School Lane

CM50JW

Anchor Lane

CM50JX

Chelmsford Road

CM50PZ

Millers Green Road

CM219YZ

Station Road

CM227GX

Laburnum Close

CM40JX

Nine Ashes Road

CM50EN

Hastingwood Road

CM50GP

Pedlars End

CM50JD

Church Road

CM50JG

Little Laver Road

CM50LD

Harlow Road

CM50NG

Gainsthorpe Road

CM50SG

Cannons Lane

CM50SP

Beech Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.