Hill Hall Cottages is in Theydon Mount, Epping and in Epping Forest district. CM16 7PR is located in the Theydon Bois with Passingford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brentwood and Ongar. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Hall Cottages, Theydon Mount, Epping, CM16 7PR 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. However, the area surrounding CM16 7PR is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 44.3% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 55.7% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 | 27.1% | 28.4% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 47.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 17.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 54.3% | 58.6% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 29.1% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 14.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 21.1% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 29.1% | -7.7% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.3% | 88.8% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 94.3% | 91.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 10.4% | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Hall Cottages was 128.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.2% higher than the Ongar average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Hall Cottages has the 4th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ongar and the 46th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hill Hall Cottages, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £657,900 | 2016-01-15 | £822,164 |
| 5 Hill Hall Cottages, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2015-09-18 | £781,842 |
| 6 Hill Hall Cottages, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-07-28 | £732,733 |
| 5 Hill Hall Cottages, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £499,995 | 2012-10-11 | £842,824 |
| 6 Hill Hall Cottages, Epping, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2004-07-09 | £482,517 |
CM16 7PR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 7PR 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 | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 3,472 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Chimneys Primary School Ivy Chimneys Road , CM16 4EP | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Theydon Bois Primary School Orchard Drive , Theydon Bois CM16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambourne Primary School Hoe Lane , Abridge RM4 1AU | 3out of 4 | 4,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stapleford Abbotts Primary School Stapleford Road , Stapleford Abbotts RM4 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 4,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davenant Foundation School Chester Road , IG10 2LD | 4out of 4 | 5,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Debden Park High School Willingale Road , Debden IG10 2BQ | 4out of 4 | 5,268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopersale Hall School Flux's Lane , CM16 7PE | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tower School 33 High Street , CM16 4BA | - not rated | 4,111 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Box Education Centre St John's Road , Epping CM16 5DN | - not rated | 4,139 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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.