Bodley Close Epping
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (CM16), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 13800145.
27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 22, D: 3). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Epping Forest costs £2,277 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, about 9.1 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 460 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 98 to 102 m above sea level. 1 of its 41 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is High Street Surgery, Epping, about 390 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 90 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 39 m². Most common: Flat (27). Built: 1983-1990 (19); 1991-1995 (6); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); rented (private) (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Epping Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,277 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,518 | £1,771 | £2,024 | £2,277 | £2,783 | £3,289 | £3,795 | £4,554 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (38% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Car Park Bakers Lane Epping CM16 5, not permissioned (120 m)
- Car Park Bakers Lane Epping CM16 5: up to 31 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- Epping Library St Johns Road Epping CM16 5DN, not permissioned (150 m)
- Epping Library St Johns Road Epping CM16 5DN: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Cottis Lane Epping CM16 4BL, not permissioned (220 m)
- Cottis Lane Epping CM16 4BL: up to 47 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- 287-291 High Street Epping CM16 4DA, not permissioned (370 m)
- Land at St John Road Epping CM16 5DU, not permissioned (380 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM16 5JJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CM16 5DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 98 m and 102 m above sea level (99 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM16 5DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CM16 5JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harlow Town 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km |
| Cheshunt 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km | |
| Waltham Cross 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Epping Underground Station | 780 m |
| Epping Underground Station | 790 m | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 16 within 800 m; nearest Church Epping | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Drop Off Point Waltham Abbey | 7.4 km |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 21.9 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 22.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest High Street Surgery, Epping | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Crofts Dental Practice | 130 m |
| Hospital | St Margarets Hospital | 1.2 km |
| Police station | Loughton Police Station | 7.0 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Shell Halfmoon Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 460 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 440 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,580 m² | 470 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 40 | 41 |
1 of the street's 41 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Epping St John's Church of England School | Secondary | 11–18 | 710 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ivy Chimneys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Box CM16 5DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Quore Matto CM16 4BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| The Coriander CM16 4BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Epping News CM16 4BD | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Peggottys CM16 4BD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| The Belgian Brewer Epping CM16 4BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Carpino Lounge CM16 4BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Zaikaa CM16 4BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Costa Coffee CM16 4BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Boots the Chemist CM16 4BL | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Starbucks CM16 4BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Epping Roof Garden CM16 4BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Bakers Benevolent Society CM16 5DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Poppy's Charcoal & Grill CM16 4AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 4 Good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Subway CM16 4AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (19); On or near St John'S Road (17); On or near B1393 (13); On or near Parking Area (9); On or near Chapel Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 50% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 36% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chapel Road · Crows Road · Oak Road · Ashlyns Road · Bakers Lane · Cottis Lane · Albany Court · Upper Swaines · St John's Road · Regent Road · High Street · High Street
All the streets in CM16 and across Epping Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.