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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

CM50LJ

Bridge Road

CM50QW

Walls Green

CM50SD

Willingale Road

CM50QH

Willingale Road

CM50DF

Epping Road

CM50TB

Rural East

CM50SZ

Rural East

CM50EA

Tilegate Road

CM50EU

Rural East

CM50NU

Woodend Lane

CM50NB

Ashlyns Lane

CM170PH

Matching Road

CM227NT

Slate Cottages

CM50EN

Hastingwood Road

CM50PA

School Lane

CM219LP

Sheering Mill Lane

CM59FN

Station Bridge Mews

CM166AT

Weald Bridge Road

CM219RF

Sheering Lower Road

CM50LZ

Stony Lane

CM50QB

Fyfield Road

CM50EB

Rural East

CM50HS

Moreton Road

CM219LG

Sheering Lower Road

CM50JH

Little Laver Road

CM50NR

Dunmow Road

CM50LB

The Hoppitt

CM219JB

Luxford Place

CM50RB

Ongar Road

CM50LP

Pedlars End

CM50LU

Moreton Road

CM227LD

Laburnum Close

CM59RP

Norton Lane

CM50DT

Harlow Road

CM50SQ

Fyfield Road

CM170QL

Housham Tye

CM170PP

Downhall Road

CM219PY

The Meadows

CM50FP

Corn Barn Close

CM40FW

Ash Tree Grove

CM227NE

Crown Close

CM170RL

Little Laver Road

CM219PT

Ladywell Prospect

CM50SS

Shellow Road

CM50FT

Birds Green

CM170QS

The Green

CM40LG

Rookery Road

CM50SE

Cannons Lane

CM50DR

Harlow Road

CM50RD

Ongar Road

Data Sources

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