CM22 6BB is a sought-after residential area on Chickney Road, 0.3km from Woodend Green in Henham. Administratively it sits within Elsenham & Henham ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CM22 6BB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 9.8% year-on-year. 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 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00112102 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHICKNEY ROAD, CM22 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHICKNEY ROAD, CM22 6BB.
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42
£ 58,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM22 6BB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM22 6BB combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£310k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £310k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM22 6BB. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 318,500
4 sales · Mean £ 312,500
Detached
£ 1,105,002
2 sales · Mean £ 1,105,002
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CM22 6BB has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cock Inn0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Henham Po & Stores0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsenham2.5 km
- Stansted Airport5.1 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Woodend Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM226BB · Data under Open Government Licence