Postcode CM16 5AL is located in an urban city, within the Epping West & Rural ward of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the Epping North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Epping North is £67,767 per year. The nearest station is Epping, about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lower Swaines Recreation Ground.
Epping North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Epping North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Epping North is £67,767 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM16 5AL.
Epping North near CM16 5AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Epping located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Epping | Central | Walking directions to Epping |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lower Swaines Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lower Swaines Recreation Ground |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £576 per square foot) in Epping West & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £826,500 | £570 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £691,500 | £594 |
| Terraced | 22 | £515,000 | £583 |
| Flats | 16 | £390,000 | £575 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £933,500 | £317,500 | £573,500 | £412,500 |
| 2017 | £780,000 | £375,000 | £560,000 | £465,000 |
| 2018 | £755,000 | £360,500 | £475,000 | £482,500 |
| 2019 | £777,500 | £370,000 | £487,500 | £466,500 |
| 2020 | £744,000 | £375,000 | £555,000 | £485,000 |
| 2021 | £856,125 | £372,000 | £610,000 | £493,750 |
| 2022 | £956,250 | £366,000 | £637,500 | £575,000 |
| 2023 | £890,000 | £385,000 | £630,000 | £550,000 |
| 2024 | £875,000 | £365,000 | £610,000 | £525,000 |
| 2025 | £810,000 | £395,000 | £687,500 | £520,000 |
| 2026 | £835,000 | £335,000 | £515,042 | £517,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £341 | £538 | £485 | £476 |
| 2017 | £501 | £518 | £500 | £480 |
| 2018 | £479 | £550 | £513 | £469 |
| 2019 | £456 | £529 | £506 | £490 |
| 2020 | £488 | £544 | £499 | £487 |
| 2021 | £490 | £534 | £488 | £508 |
| 2022 | £558 | £560 | £563 | £497 |
| 2023 | £555 | £548 | £530 | £515 |
| 2024 | £553 | £544 | £568 | £545 |
| 2025 | £554 | £577 | £551 | £575 |
| 2026 | £597 | £458 | £564 | £591 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM16 5AL.
In the CM16 5AL postcode area, located within Epping North, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM16 5AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 277 High Street, Epping, CM16 4DA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | 237-243 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BP | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Epping News | 83 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BD | Walking directions to Epping News |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | 77-79 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Shiv News & Off Licence | 51 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA | Walking directions to Shiv News & Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM16 5AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Holly Whitbread
Epping West & Rural - Elected 7 May 2026
Neil Hudson
Epping Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM16 5AL records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CM16 5AL in Epping North is £550,000 (about £576 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CM16 5AL, including Epping Primary School (Good), Open Box Education Centre (Good) and The Tower School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CM16 5AL is Epping in TfL zone 6, about 1,004 m away, serving the Central line.
CM16 5AL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,300 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Epping Forest covering CM16 5AL is Neil Hudson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Holly Whitbread (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.