Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

WEST ROAD, CM21 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ROAD, CM21 0DJ.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM21 0DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CM21 0DJ is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 2.8% year-on-year.

home £180,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM21 0DJ is a safe, established residential area on West Road, 0.4km from Sawbridgeworth in Sawbridgeworth. Administratively it sits within Sawbridgeworth ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CM21 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00119374 (shared with 7 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 0DJ. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,250

8 sales · Mean £ 154,375

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

Crime around CM21 0DJ is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences104
Anti-social behaviour40
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Mandeville Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils0.2 km
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Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School

Outstanding216 pupils0.3 km
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Reedings Junior School

Good241 pupils0.3 km
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Leventhorpe

Outstanding1421 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Full Of Beans0.5 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Shell Waitrose0.1 km
  • Full Of Beans0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • George Fourth0.3 km
  • Queens Head0.3 km
  • Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club0.6 km
  • The Orange Tree1.0 km
  • The White Lion0.3 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • 4T0.4 km
  • Coffee Box0.4 km
  • Mint Cafe0.3 km
  • Peking Palace0.4 km
  • Rumbles Fish Bar0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • CO-OP0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden City0.3 km
  • The Workshop Coffee House0.2 km
  • Bellwaris Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • The Shop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sawbridgeworth0.8 km
  • Harlow Mill3.0 km
  • Harlow Town5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Crofters0.2 km
  • Bullfields0.3 km
  • Bullfields0.3 km