Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

BOWKER CLOSE, CB11 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWKER CLOSE, CB11 3BQ.

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Population

496

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB11 3BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB11 3BQ — age 39, 77% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £122k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB11 3BQ is a sought-after residential area on Bowker Close, 0.8km from Cuckingstool End in Newport (Uttlesford). Administratively it sits within Newport ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CB11 3BQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CB11 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00112156 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB11 3BQ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 122,400

1 sales · Mean £ 122,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB11 3BQ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Newport Primary School

Good183 pupils0.5 km
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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Good1003 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brighter Buys0.9 km
  • Central Garage (Essex) Ltd0.2 km
  • Newport Stores (Essex) Ltd0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Buriton House B & B0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Newport Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Quinntessential Catering0.5 km
  • Radhuni Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Kappa House0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dorringtons Ltd (Newport)0.6 km
  • Newport Pizza0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newport (Essex)0.4 km
  • Audley End3.2 km
  • Elsenham6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Spinney0.1 km
  • The Spinney0.1 km
  • Newport (Essex) Rail Station0.4 km
  • Newport (Essex) Rail Station0.4 km
  • Station Road0.5 km