Station Road is in Epping and in Epping Forest district. CM16 4HF is located in the Epping East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Epping, CM16 4HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM16 4LT, CM16 4LS, CM16 4LN, CM16 4HA, CM16 4AF, CM16 4HS, CM16 4PH, CM16 4AG, CM16 4NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM16 4HF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM16 4HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 47.2% | 20.2% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 35.4% | -19.0% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 56.8% | 62.7% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 27.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around CM16 4HF this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 6.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 48.7% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87% | 83.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 87.7% | 81.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 81.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 2.5% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 95.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% higher than the Epping East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Epping East and the 92nd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Station Road, Epping, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2020-08-12 | £795,396 |
| 10 Station Road, Epping, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2009-12-11 | £906,378 |
| 10 Station Road, Epping, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2006-10-04 | £860,125 |
| 10 Station Road, Epping, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2003-04-10 | £1,004,791 |
| 8 Station Road, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 1999-07-15 | £571,207 |
CM16 4HF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4HF 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 | 161 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Primary School Coronation Hill , CM16 5DU | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Chimneys Primary School Ivy Chimneys Road , CM16 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,106 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 | 2,125 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theydon Bois Primary School Orchard Drive , Theydon Bois CM16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Upland CofE Primary School Carters Lane , Epping Green CM16 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,155 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 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Box Education Centre St John's Road , Epping CM16 5DN | - not rated | 170 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tower School 33 High Street , CM16 4BA | - not rated | 313 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopersale Hall School Flux's Lane , CM16 7PE | - not rated | 1,913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dada | 5 Station Road, Epping | 46 yd | |
| Slice | 4 Station Road, Epping | 46 yd | |
| Fred and Dougs | 148 High Street, Epping | 115 yd | |
| Poppy's charcoal & grill | 142 High Street, Epping | 116 yd | |
| Cafe Mio | 85 High Street, Epping | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemnall Social Club | 50 Hemnall Street, Epping | 56 yd | |
| The Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Public House, 36 High Street | 221 yd | |
| Kasha | 175 High Street, Epping | 245 yd | |
| The Box | 2B St Johns Road, Epping | 272 yd | |
| Epping Public Hall | Epping Hall, St Johns Road | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kebabery | 112 High Street, Epping | 75 yd | |
| Subway | 146C High Street, Epping | 116 yd | |
| Food by Lara Luck | 99 High Street, Epping | 167 yd | |
| Smiths Fisheries | 42 High Street, Epping | 221 yd | |
| Okra Green | 53 High Street, Epping | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 77-79 High Street, Epping | 289 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 237-243 High Street, Epping | 344 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epping Sports Centre HEMNALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 179 yd |
| Epping Cricket Club EPPING SPORTS CLUB EPPING SPORTS CLUB LOWER BURY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 855 yd |
| Epping St John'S BURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Stonards Hill Recreation Ground PARK SIDE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| The Allnuts Hall ALLNUTTS ROAD | 1,072 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.