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CM16

EPPING

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM16 is the postcode district for EPPING, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £707,166
1yr change ▼ 15.1%
Crime 68% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£707,166

▼ 15.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

146% above national avg

Crime Rate

26.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

68% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

327 Mbps

Property Prices in CM16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM16 is £707,166, which is 65% above the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM16 cost 146.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM16 have fallen 15.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,023,832 209
Semi-detached £661,767 289
Terraced £530,217 238
Flat £376,112 173
All types £707,166 963

5-Year Price History

£646K £675K £703K £732K £761K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 26.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM16 has a crime rate well 68% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
9.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM16 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Coopersale Hall School Other Not inspected mi
Epping Primary School Primary Good mi
Open Box Education Centre Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

137,451

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM16 are 327.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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327.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM16 is collected by Epping Forest. The Band D rate is £2,002/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM16 — EPPING

Area Summary

CM16 (EPPING) offers above-average property prices (£707,166, 146% above national average), low crime (68% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (327 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM16 EPPING

What is the average house price in CM16 EPPING?
The average house price in CM16 (EPPING) is £707,166, based on 963 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 146% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.1% over the past year.
Is CM16 EPPING a safe area to live?
Crime in CM16 is significantly below the national average (26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (9.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM16 EPPING?
The population of CM16 (EPPING) is approximately 137,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM16?
The average broadband download speed in CM16 is 327 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM16 EPPING?
There are 10 schools in or near CM16. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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