Postcode CM16 6BS is located in a rural town, within the North Weald Bassett area of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Weald, Matching & Sheering area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Weald, Matching & Sheering is £63,089 per year. The median sale price in North Weald Bassett is £470,000 (around £457 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £385,000 and £575,000. The nearest station is Epping, about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
North Weald, Matching & Sheering has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,864 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
North Weald, Matching & Sheering has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Weald, Matching & Sheering is £63,089 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from CM16 6BS.
North Weald, Matching & Sheering near CM16 6BS 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £457 per square foot) in North Weald Bassett area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £674,000 | £444 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £501,500 | £441 |
| Terraced | 23 | £400,000 | £491 |
| Flats | 10 | £266,250 | £477 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £605,000 | £250,000 | £448,000 | £314,750 |
| 2017 | £647,500 | £237,500 | £410,000 | £370,000 |
| 2018 | £600,000 | £215,500 | £430,000 | £372,000 |
| 2019 | £700,000 | £235,500 | £450,000 | £340,000 |
| 2020 | £660,000 | £260,000 | £435,000 | £375,000 |
| 2021 | £595,000 | £252,500 | £461,500 | £363,000 |
| 2022 | £575,000 | £262,500 | £510,000 | £407,500 |
| 2023 | £700,000 | £210,750 | £531,500 | £385,000 |
| 2024 | £707,500 | £295,000 | £469,998 | £390,000 |
| 2025 | £698,000 | £277,500 | £512,770 | £407,500 |
| 2026 | £725,000 | £300,000 | £465,000 | £407,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £393 | £363 | £421 | £414 |
| 2017 | £400 | £441 | £491 | £422 |
| 2018 | £410 | £446 | £415 | £417 |
| 2019 | £413 | £432 | £409 | £433 |
| 2020 | £422 | £408 | £470 | £408 |
| 2021 | £448 | £417 | £449 | £445 |
| 2022 | £479 | £424 | £459 | £494 |
| 2023 | £468 | £397 | £476 | £458 |
| 2024 | £429 | £474 | £553 | £492 |
| 2025 | £454 | £497 | £447 | £514 |
| 2026 | £446 | £549 | £475 | £485 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM16 6BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 2, Park Close, Epping, CM16 6BP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £690,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 37, York Road, Epping, CM16 6HU | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 24, York Road, Epping, CM16 6HU | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 32, York Road, Epping, CM16 6HU | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 19, Wellington Road, Epping, CM16 6JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 |
In the CM16 6BS postcode area, located within North Weald, Matching & Sheering, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 mi | Primary | St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2013. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM16 6BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 54-56 High Road, North Weald, CM16 6BY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CM16 6BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jay Gupta
North Weald Bassett - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Burghart
Brentwood and Ongar - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CM16 6BS records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CM16 6BS in North Weald Bassett is £470,000 (about £457 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to CM16 6BS, including St Andrew's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CM16 6BS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,864 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brentwood and Ongar covering CM16 6BS is Alex Burghart (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jay Gupta (Reform UK).