Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

VICARAGE LANE, CM23 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, CM23 1AJ.

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

473

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM23 1AJ 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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM23 1AJ's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £515k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CM23 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.2km from Berden in Uttlesford. Administratively it sits within Stort Valley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For serious buyers, CM23 1AJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% 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 £515k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM23 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00112235 (shared with 25 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 CM23 1AJ. 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 / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 515,000

2 sales · Mean £ 515,000

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

CM23 1AJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Berden Social Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newport (Essex)6.8 km
  • Stansted Mountfitchet6.8 km
  • Elsenham7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bonneting Lane0.1 km
  • Bonneting Lane0.1 km
  • St Nicholas Field0.2 km
  • St Nicholas Field0.2 km
  • Benskins Close0.3 km