CM21 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Roseacres, 0.5km 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 0BU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £541k. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00119379 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSEACRES, CM21 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEACRES, CM21 0BU.
337
43
£ 53,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM21 0BU 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM21 0BU combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£541k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 0BU. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 490,000
2 sales · Mean £ 490,000
Semi-Detached
£ 415,000
3 sales · Mean £ 489,000
Detached
£ 550,000
2 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM21 0BU has low crime rates — 31 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.
school Local Schools
Mandeville Primary School
Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School
Reedings Junior School
Leventhorpe
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Full Of Beans0.6 km
- McColl's0.4 km
- Village Pharmacy0.4 km
- Shell Waitrose0.3 km
- Full Of Beans0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- George Fourth0.5 km
- Queens Head0.5 km
- Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Orange Tree0.7 km
- The White Lion0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- 4T0.4 km
- Coffee Box0.6 km
- Mint Cafe0.3 km
- Peking Palace0.5 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OP0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden City0.4 km
- The Workshop Coffee House0.4 km
- The Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sawbridgeworth1.1 km
- Harlow Mill2.8 km
- Harlow Town5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Crofters0.2 km
- White Lion PH0.3 km
- Gilders0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM210BU · Data under Open Government Licence