Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

OLD MEAD LANE, CM22 6JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MEAD LANE, CM22 6JJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

321

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM22 6JJ 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM22 6JJ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £775k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £775k 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

CM22 6JJ is a sought-after residential area on Old Mead Lane, 1.1km from Henham in Uttlesford. Administratively it sits within Elsenham & Henham ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CM22 6JJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £775k. 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 6JJ are sourced from Output Area E00112105 (shared with 15 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 CM22 6JJ. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 690,000

7 sales · Mean £ 723,322

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CM22 6JJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good330 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jeff And Eddies1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsenham0.9 km
  • Stansted Mountfitchet3.8 km
  • Stansted Airport4.7 km