Forest Drive - CM16 7EX
Key Postcode Insights
CM16 7EX is a residential postcode situated on Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 166th largest and 17th most expensive of the 564 postcodes in the CM16 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 1 house and 7 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £338,460
- 10 Year change
- up 9.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,444pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 27.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £535/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CM16 7EX is a residential postcode situated on Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 166th largest and 17th most expensive of the 564 postcodes in the CM16 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 1 house and 7 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £338,460
- 10 Year change
- up 9.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,444pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 27.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £535/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CM16 7EX
- 7 Forest Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 11 Forest Drive
Building | 3 Flats
- 13A Forest Drive
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 17A Forest Drive
2 Bed Early-century Flat
- 19 Forest Drive
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CM16 7EX sold for £230,000 on 25th January 2018. Since then prices are up an average of 47.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £338,460.
The CM16 7EX Sales Market has increased by 9.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.1% | £338,460 |
| June 2025 | 0.5% | £342,328 |
| June 2024 | -0.7% | £340,780 |
| June 2023 | 0.9% | £343,325 |
| June 2022 | 4.5% | £340,170 |
| June 2021 | 1.5% | £325,367 |
| June 2020 | 2% | £320,615 |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £314,327 |
| June 2018 | -0.7% | £313,562 |
| June 2017 | 2.1% | £315,858 |
| June 2016 | 12.1% | £309,334 |
| June 2015 | 10.1% | £276,051 |
| June 2014 | 11.1% | £250,666 |
| June 2013 | 4.1% | £225,680 |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £216,830 |
| June 2011 | -0.1% | £215,110 |
| June 2010 | 8.4% | £215,252 |
| June 2009 | -9.6% | £198,535 |
| June 2008 | 3.3% | £219,663 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £212,741 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,444.
The CM16 7EX Rental Market has increased by 27.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.9% | £1,444pcm |
| June 2025 | 1.1% | £1,417pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.1% | £1,402pcm |
| June 2023 | 12% | £1,298pcm |
| June 2022 | 3.8% | £1,159pcm |
| June 2021 | -1% | £1,116pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.9% | £1,128pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £1,095pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.7% | £1,077pcm |
| June 2017 | -3.5% | £1,096pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.8% | £1,137pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.6% | £1,074pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.6% | £998pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.9% | £945pcm |
| June 2012 | 5.3% | £937pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.6% | £889pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.9% | £859pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.1% | £827pcm |
| June 2008 | 5.7% | £871pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £824pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 25th January 2018 for £230,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 47.8%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
CM16 7EX has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2018£230,000 | 2 Bed Flat19A, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EX19A, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EX
- Sold Apr 2013£250,000 | 2 Bed Flat19A, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EX19A, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EX
- Sold Mar 2005£240,000 | 3 Bed House7, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EX7, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EX
- Sold Sep 2001£175,000 | 3 Bed House7, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EX7, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EX
- Sold Jul 1996£44,000 | 2 Bed Flat19A, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EX19A, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EX
Nearby Postcodes
CM16 7EX is the 166th largest and the 17th most expensive postcode out of the 564 postcodes in the CM16 area.
- CM16 7EY, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16CM16 7EY15 Addresses|39 m away
- CM16 7EF, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16CM16 7EF18 Addresses|47 m away
- CM16 7HA, Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16CM16 7HA11 Addresses|87 m away
- CM16 7HR, Station Approach, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16CM16 7HR21 Addresses|98 m away
- CM16 7HD, Buxton Road, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16CM16 7HD32 Addresses|102 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 4 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 3 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
- modern house (1)
- mid-century flat (4)
- early-century flat (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 7 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Sep 2024£1,400,000 | 5 Bed House42, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EZ42, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EZ
- Sold Feb 2021£1,190,000 | 5 Bed House84, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EZ84, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7EZ
- Sold Feb 2025£1,050,000 | 5 Bed House41, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7HB41, Forest Drive, Epping, CM16 7HB
Schools Nearby
- Theydon Bois Primary School300 m away
- Hereward Primary School1.8 km away
- Ivy Chimneys Primary School1.9 km away
- Davenant Foundation School1.6 km away
- Debden Park High School2.1 km away
- Epping St John's Church of England School2.7 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CM16 7EX is Theydon Bois station, which is 100 metres away.
- Theydon Bois|100 m away
- Epping|2.5 km away
- Debden|3.2 km away
- Loughton|4.6 km away
