CM21 0AL is a sought-after residential area on Harlow Road, 1.1km from Sawbridgeworth in Sawbridgeworth. Administratively it sits within Sawbridgeworth ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM21, CM21 0AL offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. With an average age of 51, 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00119359 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARLOW ROAD, CM21 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARLOW ROAD, CM21 0AL.
317
51
£ 53,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM21 0AL 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.
Area Character
CM21 0AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM21 0AL. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM21 0AL has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mandeville Primary School
Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School
High Wych Church of England Primary School
Reedings Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- McColl's1.0 km
- McColls1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)0.2 km
- Primrose Cottage B&B0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club0.7 km
- The White Lion0.9 km
- Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Old Bell1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- 4T1.0 km
- Mint Cafe1.0 km
- Straw Hat Oriental Restaurant0.9 km
- Straw Hat Oriental Restaurant0.9 km
- Make Lunch0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OP1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sawbridgeworth1.7 km
- Harlow Mill1.8 km
- Harlow Town4.1 km
Bus Stops
- High Wych Road0.1 km
- Falconers Park0.1 km
- High Wych Road0.1 km
- Hand Lane0.2 km
- Hand Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM210AL · Data under Open Government Licence