Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

HERON CLOSE, CM21 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON CLOSE, CM21 0BB.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

317

cake
Avg Age

51

payments
Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

work
Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CM21 0BB 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.

shieldSafety
8/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM21 0BB combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£824k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

home £824,750 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM21 0BB is a sought-after residential area on Heron Close, 0.8km from Sawbridgeworth in Sawbridgeworth. Administratively it sits within Sawbridgeworth ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For serious buyers, CM21 0BB is 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £824k. 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00119359 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM21 0BB. 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

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

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

Detached

£ 784,750

6 sales · Mean £ 793,658

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

CM21 0BB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order5
Other theft4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

P

Mandeville Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.9 km
P

Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School

Outstanding216 pupils1.0 km
P

Reedings Junior School

Good241 pupils1.2 km
P

High Wych Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils1.4 km
S

Leventhorpe

Outstanding1421 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Full Of Beans0.8 km
  • McColl's0.7 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Shell Waitrose0.9 km
  • Full Of Beans0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)0.3 km
  • Primrose Cottage B&B0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • George Fourth1.0 km
  • Queens Head1.0 km
  • Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club0.5 km
  • The White Lion0.7 km
  • King William IV0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • 4T0.7 km
  • Coffee Box0.8 km
  • Mint Cafe0.7 km
  • Peking Palace0.8 km
  • Rumbles Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OP0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden City0.7 km
  • The Workshop Coffee House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sawbridgeworth1.5 km
  • Harlow Mill2.0 km
  • Harlow Town4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • High Wych Road0.1 km
  • High Wych Road0.2 km
  • Brook Road0.2 km
  • Hand Lane0.3 km
  • Springhall Road0.3 km