Is CM21 0BP a safe place to live?

Yes, CM21 0BP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 19 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CM21 0BP?

The average property price in CM21 0BP is currently around £420k.

What is the population of CM21 0BP?

The population for the CM21 0BP area is approximately 289 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

WEST ROAD, CM21 0BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

289

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM21 0BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10

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3/10

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8/10

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5/10

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4/10

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7/10

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3/10

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6/10

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8/10

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Area Character

CM21 0BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £420k, 70% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM21 0BP is a sought-after residential area on West Road, 1.3km 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 0BP offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k. 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00119375 (shared with 4 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 0BP. The average age is 40.6. 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 Asian3.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 3%

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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 358,682

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

CM21 0BP has low crime rates — 19 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 offences11

Anti-social behaviour2

Drugs1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Mandeville Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.8 km

Leventhorpe

Outstanding1421 pupils1.0 km

Reedings Junior School

Good241 pupils1.2 km

Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School

Outstanding216 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Orange Tree0.0 km
The Gate Public House1.0 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Stumps Heccsport0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Pick & Nosh1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sawbridgeworth1.8 km
Harlow Mill3.0 km
Harlow Town4.9 km