Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

ROWNEY COTTAGES, CM21 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWNEY COTTAGES, CM21 0AJ.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM21 0AJ 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CM21 0AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £792k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £792k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CM21 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Rowney Cottages, 0.9km from Redrick in Sawbridgeworth. Administratively it sits within Sawbridgeworth ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM21, CM21 0AJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £792k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CM21 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00119370 (shared with 12 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 CM21 0AJ. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 880,000

2 sales · Mean £ 880,000

Detached

£ 1,122,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,122,500

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

CM21 0AJ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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High Wych Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)0.9 km
  • Primrose Cottage B&B0.9 km
  • Oasis Hotel0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Imran News0.9 km
  • Robin Food Ltd0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Harlow Mill Restaurant & Premier Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Body Active Health & Fitness Limited0.4 km
  • Redricks Lake Cafe Ltd1.0 km
  • Straw Hat Oriental Restaurant0.0 km
  • Straw Hat Oriental Restaurant0.0 km
  • The Dancing Crayfish0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cre8 Kitchen0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harlow Mill0.9 km
  • Sawbridgeworth2.6 km
  • Harlow Town3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Redricks Lane0.0 km
  • Redricks Lane0.0 km
  • Pishiobury Drive0.4 km
  • Pishiobury Drive0.5 km