Broadoaks is in Epping and in Epping Forest district. CM16 4JY 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 Broadoaks, Epping, CM16 4JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM16 4JF, CM16 4HY, CM16 4HZ, CM16 4FG, CM16 4NG, CM16 4NE, CM16 4FD, CM16 4FF, CM16 4FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM16 4JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 51.4% | -5.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 43% | 48.6% | 5.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 38.6% | 43.6% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 33.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 39.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 18.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 4JY this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 31.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 24.3% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.1% | 88.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 90.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 90.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadoaks was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Epping East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadoaks has the 18th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Epping East and the 181st lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Broadoaks, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-04-26 | £360,000 |
| 1A La Cappa Broadoaks, Epping, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2011-08-01 | £542,908 |
| 1A La Cappa Broadoaks, Epping, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £157,000 | 2000-03-17 | £560,297 |
| 1B Elwood Broadoaks, Epping, Essex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £152,000 | 2000-02-25 | £607,382 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Chimneys Primary School Ivy Chimneys Road , CM16 4EP | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Primary School Coronation Hill , CM16 5DU | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theydon Bois Primary School Orchard Drive , Theydon Bois CM16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Upland CofE Primary School Carters Lane , Epping Green CM16 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,444 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 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 5,069 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 | 246 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Box Education Centre St John's Road , Epping CM16 5DN | - not rated | 574 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopersale Hall School Flux's Lane , CM16 7PE | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 5,341 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piya Kitchen Ltd | 74-76 High Street, Epping | 335 yd | |
| Restobistro | 82A High Street, Epping | 335 yd | |
| Eden Cocktails | 88 High Street, Epping | 335 yd | |
| Raj Indian Restaurant | 75 High Street, Epping | 367 yd | |
| Swan Chinese Restaurant | 73 High Street, Epping | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Sports Centre | Hemnall Street, Epping | 266 yd | |
| The Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Public House, 36 High Street | 335 yd | |
| Hemnall Social Club | 50 Hemnall Street, Epping | 356 yd | |
| Epping Cricket Club Sports Field | Lower Bury Lane, Epping | 600 yd | |
| Kasha | 175 High Street, Epping | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Fisheries | 42 High Street, Epping | 335 yd | |
| Okra Green | 53 High Street, Epping | 367 yd | |
| New China Chinese Takeaway | 57 High Street, Epping | 367 yd | |
| Food by Lara Luck | 99 High Street, Epping | 423 yd | |
| The Kebabery | 112 High Street, Epping | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 77-79 High Street, Epping | 367 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 237-243 High Street, Epping | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epping Sports Centre HEMNALL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 241 yd |
| The Allnuts Hall ALLNUTTS ROAD | 711 yd | |
| Epping Cricket Club EPPING SPORTS CLUB EPPING SPORTS CLUB LOWER BURY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Epping St John'S BURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 899 yd |
| The Epping Golf Course FLUX'S LANE | golf | 1,032 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 | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.