Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

WEST ROAD, CM21 0BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

289

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Avg Age

41

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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 0BW 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM21 0BW's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £300k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £300k 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 0BW is a sought-after residential area on West Road, 0.9km from Sawbridgeworth in Sawbridgeworth. Administratively it sits within Sawbridgeworth ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For serious buyers, CM21 0BW is 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 0BW 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 0BW. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 317,475

8 sales · Mean £ 340,618

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

6 sales · Mean £ 415,333

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

CM21 0BW has low crime rates — 39 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour20
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Mandeville Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.4 km
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Leventhorpe

Outstanding1421 pupils0.8 km
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Reedings Junior School

Good241 pupils0.8 km
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Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School

Outstanding216 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Full Of Beans0.9 km
  • McColl's0.8 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Shell Waitrose0.6 km
  • Full Of Beans0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • George Fourth0.9 km
  • Queens Head0.9 km
  • Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Orange Tree0.4 km
  • The White Lion0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • CO-OP0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden City0.8 km
  • The Workshop Coffee House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sawbridgeworth1.4 km
  • Harlow Mill3.0 km
  • Harlow Town5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Crofters0.4 km