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CM22 7LH · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 11 AUG 2026

CM22 7LH

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Neighbourhood Report

A middling, mixed part of Epping Forest: a school rated Good 0.9 miles away and roughly 5 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
73/ 100

An above-average neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 6/10, ranked 16,694 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around CM22 7LH.

The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.

Schools78

Are the schools any good?

1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 3 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 4 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Hatfield Heath Primary School (Good) — 0.9 mi

Safety65

Is it safe?

  • Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
  • IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • live count unavailable

Better than about 7 in 10 UK areas

Healthcare72

Can I see a GP?

1GP & hospitals
  • Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
  • IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 1 GP within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: THE EDEN SURGERIES — 1.0 mi

Transport67

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 4 bus stops nearby

NestReach:5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space81

How green is it?

4green spaces
  • Very green
  • open space all around
  • Rural village or dispersed
  • rural
  • open countryside (4 ha total
  • largest park 1.6 ha (0.13 mi away))

Nearest: Playing Field (1.6 ha) — 0.1 mi

Amenities58

Can I get the shopping done?

4shops & libraries
  • A fair spread of shops within reach
  • 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Central England Co-operative
  • library 1.7 mi

Nearest: Co-op Hatfield Heath — 1.1 mi

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02 — Environment

Environment & risk near CM22 7LH.

Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.

03 — House prices

Sold prices in CM22.

Average sold price by property type across the CM22 district, 20212026.

About CM22 7LH

CM22 7LH scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — with Playing Field (1.6 ha) 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, CM22 7LH is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,694 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).

There are 4 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 2 rated Good. The nearest school is Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, 0.2 mi away.

Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE EDEN SURGERIES, 1.0 mi away.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around CM22 7LH — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near CM22 7LH?

There are 4 schools within a 2-mile catchment of CM22 7LH, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is CM22 7LH safe?

Crime data is currently unavailable for CM22 7LH. Check the NestScope interactive map for the latest data.

What transport is near CM22 7LH?

Transport within 0.5 miles of CM22 7LH includes 4 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 5 km² is reachable from CM22 7LH within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for CM22 7LH?

CM22 7LH has a NestScope Score of 73/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around CM22 7LH does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around CM22 7LH: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.