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RM4 1DS

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Chigwell with Lambourne

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Overview

Postcode RM4 1DS is located in a rural town, within the Chigwell with Lambourne ward of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the Theydon Bois & Abridge area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Theydon Bois & Abridge is £71,657 per year. The nearest station is Debden, about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Theydon Bois & Abridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Theydon Bois & Abridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Theydon Bois & Abridge is £71,657 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from RM4 1DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Theydon Bois & Abridge near RM4 1DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Debden located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
2,569.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.35(-20%)
Vehicle crime
10.24(+133%)
Other theft
6.83(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.36(-54%)
Drugs
4.88(+69%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
92.46%
Other White
4
1.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.19%
Irish
3
1.19%
Indian
2
0.79%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
23.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
20.67%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
56.52%
Owns with a mortgage
36
31.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.83%
Shared ownership
2
1.74%
Social rents from council
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Chigwell with Lambourne

Median price£640,000
Price per sq ft£500
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£475K – £910K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 (about £500 per square foot) in Chigwell with Lambourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £2,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chigwell with Lambourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£1,262,500£576
Semi-Detached19£640,000£500
Terraced11£475,000£595
Flats13£360,000£440

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chigwell with Lambourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chigwell with Lambourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,105,000£460,000£600,000£424,000
2017£1,106,000£437,500£627,500£582,500
2018£1,075,000£790,000£608,000£585,000
2019£1,270,000£358,000£665,000£448,750
2020£1,218,000£341,250£545,000£450,000
2021£1,225,000£477,500£580,000£502,500
2022£1,190,000£408,500£601,250£490,000
2023£1,115,000£360,000£625,000£440,000
2024£1,250,000£490,000£615,000£475,000
2025£1,250,000£345,000£637,500£500,000
2026£1,425,000£420,000£625,000£445,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chigwell with Lambourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chigwell with Lambourne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438£440£524£493
2017£514£511£531£528
2018£534£615£488£547
2019£509£426£468£461
2020£508£475£477£432
2021£557£502£520£483
2022£614£497£562£542
2023£640£502£611£584
2024£598£478£511£498
2025£597£449£537£618
2026£487£450£466£522
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chigwell with Lambourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chigwell with Lambourne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM4 1DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM4 1DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202610, Spur Close, Romford, RM4 1DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
27 Mar 20252, Middle Boy, Romford, RM4 1DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£715,000
08 Dec 202513, Alderwood Close, Romford, RM4 1DHTerracedFreehold£375,000
04 Mar 202514, Alderwood Close, Romford, RM4 1DHTerracedFreehold£417,500
04 Mar 202510, Fir Trees, Romford, RM4 1DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000

Schools

In the RM4 1DS postcode area, located within Theydon Bois & Abridge, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM4 1DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLambourne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM4 1DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM4 1DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBudgensLondon Road, Epping Forest, RM4 1XLWalking directions to Budgens

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,458
Band B£1,701
Band C£1,944
Band D£2,187
Band E£2,673
Band F£3,159
Band G£3,644
Band H£4,373

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM4 1DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Darshan Singh Sunger

Chigwell with Lambourne - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alex Burghart

Brentwood and Ongar - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictEpping ForestE07000072
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrentwood and OngarE14001125
ParishLambourneE04004020
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Theydon Bois & AbridgeE02004536
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Epping Forest 010AE01021770
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM4 1DS

Is RM4 1DS (Theydon Bois & Abridge) safe?

The area around RM4 1DS records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near RM4 1DS?

The median sale price around RM4 1DS in Theydon Bois & Abridge is £640,000 (about £500 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM4 1DS?

There is 1 school close to RM4 1DS, including Lambourne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM4 1DS?

RM4 1DS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,561 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM4 1DS (Theydon Bois & Abridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brentwood and Ongar covering RM4 1DS is Alex Burghart (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Darshan Singh Sunger (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

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.