Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

WEST ROAD, CM21 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ROAD, CM21 0BN.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

43

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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 0BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CM21 0BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k 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 0BN is a sought-after residential area on West Road, 0.7km from Sawbridgeworth in Sawbridgeworth. Administratively it sits within Sawbridgeworth ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For serious buyers, CM21 0BN is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 89% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k, down 0.8% year-on-year. 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00119379 (shared with 6 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 0BN. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 637,500

4 sales · Mean £ 598,750

Semi-Detached

£ 353,750

4 sales · Mean £ 349,375

Terraced

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

CM21 0BN has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime9
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Mandeville Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.1 km
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Reedings Junior School

Good241 pupils0.6 km
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Leventhorpe

Outstanding1421 pupils0.6 km
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Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School

Outstanding216 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Full Of Beans0.7 km
  • McColl's0.6 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Shell Waitrose0.4 km
  • Full Of Beans0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • George Fourth0.6 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Orange Tree0.7 km
  • The White Lion0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • 4T0.6 km
  • Coffee Box0.7 km
  • Mint Cafe0.5 km
  • Peking Palace0.7 km
  • Rumbles Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OP0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden City0.6 km
  • The Workshop Coffee House0.5 km
  • The Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sawbridgeworth1.1 km
  • Harlow Mill3.0 km
  • Harlow Town5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Crofters0.1 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • White Lion PH0.4 km
  • Gilders0.5 km