Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

APPLEGATE, CM21 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLEGATE, CM21 0DR.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM21 0DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM21 0DR's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £725k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CM21 0DR is a sought-after residential area on Applegate, 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 0DR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £725k. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00119364 (shared with 13 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 0DR. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 725,000

1 sales · Mean £ 725,000

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

CM21 0DR has low crime rates — 28 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 behaviour39
Violence and sexual offences32
Public order13
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School

Outstanding216 pupils0.7 km
P

Mandeville Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.7 km
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Reedings Junior School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
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Leventhorpe

Outstanding1421 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Full Of Beans0.5 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Shell Waitrose0.6 km
  • Full Of Beans0.5 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • George Fourth0.7 km
  • Queens Head0.7 km
  • Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club0.2 km
  • The White Lion0.4 km
  • King William IV0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • CO-OP0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden City0.4 km
  • The Workshop Coffee House0.7 km
  • The Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sawbridgeworth1.2 km
  • Harlow Mill2.3 km
  • Harlow Town4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Springhall Road0.0 km
  • Brook Road0.1 km
  • Springhall Road0.1 km
  • Gilders0.3 km
  • East Park0.3 km