Lindsey Street is in Epping and in Epping Forest district. CM16 6RF 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 Lindsey Street, Epping, CM16 6RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM16 6RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.4% | 29.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 49.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 54.7% | 51.1% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 31.5% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.7% | 21.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 14.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 30.1% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 93.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 91% | 88.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 90.7% | 88.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 10.3% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lindsey Street was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Epping East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lindsey Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Epping East and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Lindsey Street, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2025-03-06 | £626,006 |
| 157 Lindsey Street, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-12-02 | £495,855 |
| 189 Lindsey Street, Epping, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2022-06-14 | £1,086,420 |
| 159 Lindsey Street, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-03-25 | £495,746 |
| 151 Lindsey Street, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-06-30 | £665,699 |
CM16 6RF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Primary School Coronation Hill , CM16 5DU | 3out of 4 | 1,009 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 | 2,558 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Chimneys Primary School Ivy Chimneys Road , CM16 4EP | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Upland CofE Primary School Carters Lane , Epping Green CM16 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theydon Bois Primary School Orchard Drive , Theydon Bois CM16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 4,417 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 | 1,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow Parnall Road , CM18 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,957 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 | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tower School 33 High Street , CM16 4BA | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopersale Hall School Flux's Lane , CM16 7PE | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road , CM18 7EZ | - not rated | 4,835 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Street Community Association | Lindsey St Community Centre, Frampton Road | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frampton Road Recreation Ground JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 607 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.