Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

HIGH WYCH ROAD, CM21 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH WYCH ROAD, CM21 0AY.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM21 0AY 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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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM21 0AY's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 0AY is a sought-after residential area on High Wych Road, 1.1km from High Wych in Sawbridgeworth. Administratively it sits within Sawbridgeworth ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For serious buyers, CM21 0AY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 22 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00119369 (shared with 10 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 0AY. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
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.

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

CM21 0AY has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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High Wych Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils1.1 km
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Mandeville Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.2 km
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Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School

Outstanding216 pupils1.3 km
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Reedings Junior School

Good241 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)0.0 km
  • Primrose Cottage B&B0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The White Lion1.0 km
  • Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Chandini Restaurant1.0 km
  • Straw Hat Oriental Restaurant0.9 km
  • Straw Hat Oriental Restaurant0.9 km
  • Make Lunch0.8 km
  • New Mexico Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sawbridgeworth1.8 km
  • Harlow Mill1.8 km
  • Harlow Town4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hand Lane0.1 km
  • Hand Lane0.1 km
  • Falconers Park0.1 km
  • High Wych Road0.2 km
  • High Wych Road0.3 km