High Street is in Epping and in Epping Forest district. CM16 4BA is located in the Epping West & Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM16 4AH, CM16 4AE, CM16 4LY, CM16 4LU, CM16 5EL, CM16 5EJ, CM16 5DA, CM16 4JA, CM16 4LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM16 4BA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.8% | 35.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 46.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 51.7% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.9% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 6.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 10.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 46.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.5% | 84.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 84.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 83.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.6% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 952.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1248.2% higher than the Epping East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Epping East and the 2nd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 422.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 High Street, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-12-01 | £482,637 |
| 61 High Street, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-09-16 | £446,726 |
| 57 High Street, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2021-09-13 | £357,363 |
| 49 High Street, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £486,500 | 2021-06-25 | £522,359 |
| 57 High Street, Epping, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2019-12-02 | £1,076 |
CM16 4BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM16 4BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Primary School Coronation Hill , CM16 5DU | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Chimneys Primary School Ivy Chimneys Road , CM16 4EP | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Brickfield Road , Coopersale Common CM16 7QX | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theydon Bois Primary School Orchard Drive , Theydon Bois CM16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Upland CofE Primary School Carters Lane , Epping Green CM16 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping St Johns Church of England School Bury Lane , CM16 5JB | 2out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 5,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tower School 33 High Street , CM16 4BA | - not rated | 125 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Box Education Centre St John's Road , Epping CM16 5DN | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopersale Hall School Flux's Lane , CM16 7PE | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Indian Restaurant | 75 High Street, Epping | 2 yd | |
| Swan Chinese Restaurant | 73 High Street, Epping | 2 yd | |
| Olive Kitchen | 67 High Street, Epping | 26 yd | |
| Piya Kitchen Ltd | 74-76 High Street, Epping | 71 yd | |
| Restobistro | 82A High Street, Epping | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Public House, 36 High Street | 71 yd | |
| Epping Sports Centre | Hemnall Street, Epping | 177 yd | |
| Hemnall Social Club | 50 Hemnall Street, Epping | 243 yd | |
| Epping Public Hall | Epping Hall, St Johns Road | 351 yd | |
| Epping Cricket Club Sports Field | Lower Bury Lane, Epping | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okra Green | 53 High Street, Epping | 2 yd | |
| New China Chinese Takeaway | 57 High Street, Epping | 2 yd | |
| Smiths Fisheries | 42 High Street, Epping | 71 yd | |
| Food by Lara Luck | 99 High Street, Epping | 151 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 112 High Street, Epping | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 77-79 High Street, Epping | 2 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 237-243 High Street, Epping | 555 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epping Sports Centre HEMNALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 197 yd |
| Epping Cricket Club EPPING SPORTS CLUB EPPING SPORTS CLUB LOWER BURY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Epping St John'S BURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 637 yd |
| The Allnuts Hall ALLNUTTS ROAD | 1,073 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.