Postcode report
Is CM16 6NN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CM16 6NN: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM16 6NN is a postcode in North Weald Bassett, Epping Forest, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM16 6NN, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM16 6NN are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM16 6NN is based on Epping Forest 002 Census 2021. It covers 8,824 residents, 195 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near CM16 6NN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £572k from 76 rolling sales, down 9.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM16 6NN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM16 6NN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM16 6NN
Is CM16 6NN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM16 6NN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for CM16 6NN?
LocaleIQ matched CM16 6NN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM16 6NN?
The latest median sold price is £572k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM16 6NN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.