Is CM16 4BL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

112 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CM16 4BL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
39
Shoplifting
19
Anti-social behaviour
12
Criminal damage & arson
12
Other theft
7
Burglary
5
Drugs
5
Public order
4

House prices

£536,765

Average price in Epping Forest (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 4.9% year on year.

Terraced
£466,824
Semi-detached
£587,349
Detached
£1,019,890
Flat / maisonette
£299,131

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CM16 4BL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CM16 4BL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CM16 4BL on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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