Tree Close Abridge, Epping Forest
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (RM4), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 13802573.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Epping Forest costs £2,277 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 85% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chingford, about 7.7 km (4.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jessel Green, is about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abridge Surgery, about 380 m away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (5); House, detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (11); 2003-2006 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (2).
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 D (27% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Abridge (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 6.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- ABRIDGE MOTOR SPARES ROBERT CHAPPELL, BUTCHER, grade II*
- BLUE BOAR INN, grade II
- BUILDING IMMEDIATELY NORTH EAST OF RODING RESTAURANT, grade II
- K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK IN CAR PARK OF BLUE BOAR PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
- ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER RODING, grade II
- RODING RESTAURANT, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Retreat_x000D_ Market Place_x000D_ Abridge_x000D_ Essex_x000D_ RM4 1AU, permissioned (90 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, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM4 1BL | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| RM4 1UA | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 22 m and 25 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM4 1BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM4 1UA | 100% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chingford 2.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Blue Boar Abridge | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tesco Drop Off Point Waltham Abbey | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Debden Station Car Park (TfL) | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 16.8 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 27.2 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abridge Surgery | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | Total Medcare Limited | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Broadway Dental Clinic | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Margarets Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Loughton Police Station | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Jessel Green 8.5 ha | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,190 m² | 270 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Abridge Motor Spares Robert Chappell, Butcher, a listed building (Grade II*), 90 m south-east. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Abridge Motor Spares Robert Chappell, Butcher | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m south-east |
| Roman villa south of Hill Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Roman villa 300m south of Long Shaw | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Ape's Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Soapley's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Sheep Water | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Cabin Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Wake Valley | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 32 |
3 of the street's 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Epping Forest: see them on the Epping Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Debden Park High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Boar RM4 1UA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2024 |
| Maltsters Arms PH RM4 1UX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Temple Street Food RM4 1UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Abridge Stores RM4 1DG | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Lambourne county primary RM4 1AU | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Raven Budgens RM4 1XL | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Abridge Village Hall RM4 1UD | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A113 (9); On or near White Hall (6); On or near Turners Court (5); On or near Tree Close (4); On or near The Chestnuts (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Silver Street · Abridge Road · White Hall · Market Place · The Poplars · Turners Court · Pancroft · Orchid Close · Fir Trees · Alderwood Close · Field Close · Alderwood Drive
All the streets in RM4 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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.