Postcode CM21 1BB is located in an urban city, within the Rural East ward of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Weald, Matching & Sheering area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Weald, Matching & Sheering is £63,089 per year. The nearest station is Sawbridgeworth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Lower Sheering Playing Field.
North Weald, Matching & Sheering has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
North Weald, Matching & Sheering has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 8 ft away from CM21 1BB.
North Weald, Matching & Sheering near CM21 1BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sawbridgeworth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sawbridgeworth | N/A | Walking directions to Sawbridgeworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lower Sheering Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Lower Sheering Playing Field |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £775,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £570,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £475,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rural East
In the CM21 1BB postcode area, located within North Weald, Matching & Sheering, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM21 1BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Full of Beans Whole Food Store | 2 Church Street, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9AB | Walking directions to Full of Beans Whole Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 8 - 10 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9AN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Bell Street, East Hertfordshire, CM21 9QE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Little Waitrose | The Orchards, East Hertfordshire, CM21 9DA | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
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 CM21 1BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Karen McIvor
Rural East - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Vince
Harlow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.