CM22 6BY is a sought-after residential area on Leigh Drive, 0.2km from Elsenham in Elsenham. Administratively it sits within Elsenham & Henham ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CM22 6BY is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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 £550k. 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 CM22 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00112099 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGH DRIVE, CM22 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH DRIVE, CM22 6BY.
534
38
£ 58,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM22 6BY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM22 6BY combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £550k 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 CM22 6BY. The average age is 38.4. 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
£ 525,000
10 sales · Mean £ 524,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM22 6BY has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Daisy May's Farm0.6 km
- Elsenham Fish Bar0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Crown Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Elsenham Memorial Hall0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jeff And Eddies0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsenham0.7 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet2.3 km
- Stansted Airport3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Leigh Drive0.0 km
- Leigh Drive0.1 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Glebe End0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM226BY · Data under Open Government Licence