Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
Epping Forest 003 · 3 sub-areas · 7,691 residents
Epping Forest 003 is a quieter, semi-rural corner of Epping Forest district in the East of England, home to around 7,700 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £1,570 a month — notably above the UK median, reflecting the area's proximity to green space and its predominantly owner-occupied character. Three in four households own their home outright or with a mortgage.
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts is a mid-density neighbourhood of Epping Forest in the East of England region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,826 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 3 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts in Epping Forest
Living in Fyfield, High Ongar & Stapleford Abbotts
This part of Epping Forest district sits at the slower end of the pace spectrum — three in four households are owner-occupied, the streets are largely residential, and the age profile skews noticeably older than most English neighbourhoods. If you're coming from a city, expect a marked change of gear.
Rent here is higher than you might expect for an area this rural in feel. A two-bedroom property runs roughly £1,570 a month, well above the UK median of around £1,200, and the median house price sits north of £760,000. That premium is partly the Essex commuter belt effect — even if the public-transport links are limited, proximity to the forest and lower crime than urban equivalents commands a price.
The population of around 7,700 is spread across a wide area, and the demographic mix tells a clear story: over 22% of residents are aged 65 or over, and a further quarter are in the 50–64 bracket. These aren't starter-flat streets. Families make up a meaningful share too — nearly one in five households is a couple with children — but younger renters in their 20s and early 30s are a small minority.
Practically, car ownership is close to essential. Only around 4% of residents travel to work by public transport, while just over half drive. Nearly 40% work from home — well above the national norm — which suits the setting. The nearest rail station is roughly 9.4 km away in a straight line, and there's no meaningful metro or tram service within reach. For anyone needing to commute by train, factor in the distance to the station carefully before committing. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Epping Forest 003 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you want space, low crime, and a quieter pace, it delivers — crime sits well below the national average and three in four homes are owner-occupied, giving it a stable, settled feel. The trade-off is limited public transport, high rents relative to local salaries, and a fairly limited local amenity offer. It suits families and older residents more than young renters.
- What is the rent in Epping Forest 003?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £1,220 a month, a two-bedroom roughly £1,570, and a three-bedroom about £1,920. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 6.5% over the past year. For context, the UK median two-bedroom rent is around £1,200, so this area sits noticeably above the national average.
- Is Epping Forest 003 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 65.7 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. Low density, high owner-occupation, and limited night-time economy all contribute to the lower rate. There are no particular crime hotspots flagged in the data.
- What's the commute from Epping Forest 003 to London?
- By public transport, it takes approximately 139 minutes to London — a long commute by any measure. Crucially, the nearest rail station is about 9.4 km away in a straight line, so getting there requires a car. Nearly 40% of residents work from home, which is probably the main reason the area functions as a residential location for working-age people despite the distance.
- Who lives in Epping Forest 003?
- Mostly older, settled, owner-occupying households. Nearly half the population is over 50, and three in four homes are owned outright or with a mortgage. Families with children make up around one in five households. Younger renters are a small minority. The community is predominantly UK-born and relatively homogeneous compared to most English neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near Epping Forest 003?
- There are three schools within typical catchment distance. Around a third are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 9 km away. Families should check individual Ofsted reports and factor in the distance before choosing a street.
- Is Epping Forest 003 good for working from home?
- It's well set up for it. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 100% of premises — no properties fall below the minimum speed threshold — and nearly 40% of residents already work from home, well above the national norm. If reliable connectivity and a quiet environment matter more than being near a train station, this area ticks both boxes.