CM21 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Hand Lane, 1.0km from High Wych in Sawbridgeworth. Administratively it sits within Sawbridgeworth ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
For serious buyers, CM21 0DS is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £735k. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00119369 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAND LANE, CM21 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAND LANE, CM21 0DS.
326
45
£ 53,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM21 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM21 0DS combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£735k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £735k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM21 0DS. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 672,500
2 sales · Mean £ 672,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM21 0DS has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
High Wych Church of England Primary School
Mandeville Primary School
Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School
Reedings Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)0.0 km
- Primrose Cottage B&B0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Rising Sun1.0 km
- Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Chandini Restaurant1.0 km
- Straw Hat Oriental Restaurant0.9 km
- Straw Hat Oriental Restaurant0.9 km
- Make Lunch0.8 km
- New Mexico Restaurant1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Mill1.8 km
- Sawbridgeworth1.8 km
- Harlow Town4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hand Lane0.1 km
- Hand Lane0.1 km
- Falconers Park0.1 km
- High Wych Road0.3 km
- High Wych Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM210DS · Data under Open Government Licence