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Epping Forest is a large area of Essex with a population of 134,980 and a median age of 42.6. The median house price is £517,000, with detached homes at £859,000 and flats at £300,000. Around 3,290 sales occurred in the past year.
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Owner-occupied homes account for 69.6% of the 54,559 households. The area has experienced modest growth, with prices up 8.0% over five years. Employment stands at 59.9%, and 38.3% of residents work from home. Educational attainment is relatively strong, with 32.4% holding Level 4 qualifications or higher. The area benefits from good health outcomes: life expectancy is 81.0 for males and 85.5 for females. Crime is recorded at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the leading category. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 11.6 and particulate matter at 7.5. Public transport connectivity is good, with 13 rail stations and a 32-minute commute from Roydon Rail Station to London Liverpool Street. Green belt comprises 90.9% of the area. About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Epping Forest.
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