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Area guide · Epping Forest

Living in Lower Nazeing

A snapshot of life in Lower Nazeing, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Lower Nazeing is a village in Epping Forest, East of England with a population of 3,631. The average house price is £410,404 and the overall crime rate is 64.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Lower Nazeing ranks

Population

3,631

Avg House Price

£410,404

Crime Rate

64.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

433 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£35,194.7

Median Age

41.9

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Lower Nazeing. The figures below are sourced from Hoddesdon, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Lower Nazeing's detached homes (£672,906) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£232,516).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Lower Nazeing prices have risen 6% over the last 9 years (£388,932 → £410,404).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£672,906£630,00030
Semi-Detached£452,711£436,00093
Terraced£426,165£435,00093
Flat£232,516£230,00094

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Lower Nazeing is 64.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Lower Nazeing: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools1
Primary1
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Nazeing Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Lower Nazeing averages 433 Mbps — 333% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Lower Nazeing homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.2
% Rated C or Above63.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,139

Demographics & Economy

Population3,631
Median Age41.9
Median Household Income£35,194.7
Employment Rate58.9%
Owner Occupied63.5%
Degree-Level Qualified32%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Lower Nazeing?
The average house price in Lower Nazeing is £410,404 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Lower Nazeing?
The most affordable entry point in Lower Nazeing is a flat, with an average price of £232,516.
Is Lower Nazeing a safe place to live?
Lower Nazeing has a recorded crime rate of 64.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Lower Nazeing?
Lower Nazeing has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Lower Nazeing?
Average broadband download speeds in Lower Nazeing are around 433 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.6% of premises.
How big is Lower Nazeing?
Lower Nazeing is a settlement in Epping Forest with a population of approximately 3,631.

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