Carpenters Arms Lane is in Thornwood, Epping and in Epping Forest district. CM16 6LR is located in the North Weald Bassett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carpenters Arms Lane, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM16 6BD, CM16 6LS, CM16 6TZ, CM16 6LL, CM16 6LP, CM16 6NH, CM16 6NS, CM16 6LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM16 6LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46% | 48.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.7% | 29.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 46% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 11% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 | 44.9% | 45.9% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 26.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 26.1% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.9% | 88.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 91.8% | 91% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 91% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carpenters Arms Lane was 89.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% higher than the Epping East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carpenters Arms Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Epping East and the 103rd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Cottage Carpenters Arms Lane, Epping, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2020-08-21 | £632,143 |
| Reed Meet Carpenters Arms Lane, Epping, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2018-12-13 | £542,561 |
| Rostellan Carpenters Arms Lane, Epping, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-06-01 | £531,200 |
| Thornwood Trout Fishery Carpenters Arms Lane, Epping, Essex Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-08-08 | £219,531 |
| The Meadows Carpenters Arms Lane, Epping, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2014-04-25 | £617,343 |
CM16 6LR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Brickfield Road , Coopersale Common CM16 7QX | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Primary School Coronation Hill , CM16 5DU | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Latton Green Primary Academy Riddings Lane , CM18 7HT | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Upland CofE Primary School Carters Lane , Epping Green CM16 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School School Green Lane , North Weald CM16 6EH | 3out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Passmores Academy Tracyes Road , CM18 6JH | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | - not rated | 5,088 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tower School 33 High Street , CM16 4BA | - not rated | 3,420 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 3,789 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopersale Hall School Flux's Lane , CM16 7PE | - not rated | 4,699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Fields School and College Tendring Road , CM18 6RN | 3out of 4 | 4,975 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mess Hall | Unit 14C, Woodside Industrial Estate | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Clapton Rugby Football Club | 61 Upland Road, Epping Upland | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Epping Upper Clapton Rfc UPLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 572 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.