Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Epping Forest: a school rated Good 1.0 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around CM22 7LU.
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.
Are the schools any good?
0Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 4 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 5 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) — 1.0 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
- 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.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- 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 — 1.1 mi
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 →
How green is it?
4green spaces
- Rural village or dispersed
- rural
- open countryside (4 ha total
- largest park 1.6 ha (0.17 mi away))
Nearest: Sheering Village Playing Fields — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
4shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Central England Co-operative
- library 1.6 mi
Nearest: Co-op Hatfield Heath — 1.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM22 7LU.
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, 2021–2026.
About CM22 7LU
CM22 7LU scores 75/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — with Sheering Village Playing Fields 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM22 7LU 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 5 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 3 rated Good. The nearest school is Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE EDEN SURGERIES, 1.1 mi away.
