Hows Mead, North Weald, Epping
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM16 6HB.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Hows Mead, North Weald, Epping have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £515,325. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £516,015. That is 17% below the Epping average of £617,996 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Hows Mead range from £400,000 to £665,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 64 streets in Epping with at least two sales in the last year, Hows Mead ranks 35th for average price.
House prices on Hows Mead compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £516,015 | 16 Sep 2026 |
Sold prices on Hows Mead
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Hows Mead CM16 6HB | 16 Sep 2026 | £440,650 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Hows Mead CM16 6HB | 13 Jul 2026 | £590,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Hows Mead CM16 6HB | 21 Mar 2022 | £585,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Hows Mead CM16 6HB | 7 Jan 2022 | £665,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Hows Mead CM16 6HB | 23 Jun 2021 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Hows Mead CM16 6HB | 29 Jan 2021 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Hows Mead CM16 6HB | 14 Feb 2020 | £442,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Hows Mead CM16 6HB | 24 Apr 2017 | £457,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Hows Mead CM16 6HB | 10 Mar 2017 | £610,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Hows Mead CM16 6HB | 16 Feb 2016 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Hows Mead | £400,000 (Feb 2016) → £440,650 (Sep 2026) | +10% over 11 yrs |
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Schools near Hows Mead
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School 356 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 191 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Harlow Mill station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min walk
- Harlow Town station 5.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Harvester (o/s, High Rd) 3 min walk
- Harvester (opp, High Rd) 3 min walk
- The Talbot (N-bound, High Rd) 3 min walk
- The Talbot (S-bound, High Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Limes Medical Centre
The Plain, Epping · 2.8 mi - Ongar Health Centre
Ongar War Memorial Hospital, Fyfield Road, Ongar · 2.9 mi - High Street Surgery, Epping
301 High Street, Epping · 3.4 mi - Church Langley Medical Practice
Church Langley Way, Harlow · 3.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op North Weald · 1.0 mi
- Spar PFS EG - OTM - Epping · 2.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Harlow Gate BP · 2.6 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Ongar Esso Express · 3.0 mi
Pharmacies
- North Weald Chemist · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- The Plain (dental Surgery) · 2.9 mi
- High Street Dental Practice · 3.1 mi
- Florence Nightingale Health · 3.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 529 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,351 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Epping Forest with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Hows Mead
Ethnic group
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 84.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 2.2% |
Religion
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.1% | 49.4% |
| No religion | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 86.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.6% | 13.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.4% | 32.4% |
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17% | 14.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.6% | 16% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.8% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 51.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Epping Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.7% | 30.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.1% | 42.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 23.9% | 13.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.3% | 14% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Epping Forest.
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