Epping Road Epping
78 addresses across 8 postcodes (CM16), about 910 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 13801091.
30 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 13, D: 10, E: 4). 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 0% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, about 8.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 1.9 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 102 to 114 m above sea level. 20 of its 78 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is The Limes Medical Centre, about 120 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 18 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (10); Flat (8); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1967-1975 (6); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (7).
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 (23% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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: yes, Epping Forest.
Listed buildings
- FOREST LODGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- 28-91 Parklands Coopersale CM16 7RE, not permissioned (710 m)
- 28-91 Parklands Coopersale CM16 7RE: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (710 m)
- Civic Offices 323 High Street Epping CM16 4BX, not permissioned (1.0 km)
- Civic Offices 323 High Street Epping CM16 4BX: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (1.0 km)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 2 September 2026 to 4 September 2026: AFFINITY WATER - C, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
- 4 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 8 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 6TW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CM16 6TL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| CM16 6TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CM16 6TP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CM16 6TS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CM16 6TU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CM16 6FA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 5 | unlikely |
| CM16 6TY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 78 addresses are between 102 m and 114 m above sea level (110 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM16 6FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CM16 6TL | 100% | 77% | 77% | 0% |
| CM16 6TN | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| CM16 6TP | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| CM16 6TS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CM16 6TU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CM16 6TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CM16 6TY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harlow Town 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km |
| Harlow Mill 279,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km | |
| Roydon 133,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Epping Underground Station | 1.6 km |
| Epping Underground Station | 1.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m, 11 within 800 m; nearest St Margaret's Hospital - main Rd Epping | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Harlow Town Centre | 7.4 km |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.9 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 21.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Limes Medical Centre | 120 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Well | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Plain (Dental Surgery) | 260 m |
| Hospital | St Margarets Hospital | 260 m |
| Police station | Harlow Police Station | 7.2 km |
| Cash machines | Shell Halfmoon Cashzone | 1.6 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 1.9 km |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 600 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6.1 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,090 m² | 620 m |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 58 | 78 |
20 of the street's 78 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m | No published inspection |
| Epping Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Pharmacy CM16 6TL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Kids Unlimited CM16 6TN | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Essex Partnership NHSFoundationTrust CM16 6TN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 4 Good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Caramelize Catering CM16 6TH | Mobile caterer | 440 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kings Wood Park (12); On or near Boleyn Row (4); On or near Epping Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- CM16 6TW: 26 addresses
- CM16 6TL: 16 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- CM16 6TN: 16 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- CM16 6TP: 10 addresses
- CM16 6TS: 4 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- CM16 6TU: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- CM16 6FA: 1 address of 59 in the postcode
- CM16 6TY: 1 address
Nearby streets
Kings Wood Park · Seymour Chase · Boleyn Row · King Henrys Walk · Aragon Mews · Winch View · Thornwood Road
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.