Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

BEECH CLOSE, CM22 6RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH CLOSE, CM22 6RQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

205

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, CM22 6RQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

CM22 6RQ is a safe, established residential area on Beech Close, 0.4km from Takeley in Takeley and Little Canfield. Administratively it sits within Takeley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM22 6RQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM22 6RQ are sourced from Output Area E00112247 (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 CM22 6RQ. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 180,000

2 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

CM22 6RQ has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Roseacres Primary School

Good210 pupils0.1 km
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Takeley Primary School

Good353 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Takeley News0.3 km
  • Londis And Post Office Stores0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Yogi Pharmacies Takeley0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Four Ashes0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Old School Community Cafe0.4 km
  • La Bonta1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Weston (Business Centres) Ltd0.7 km
  • Red Chilli0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Old Vicarage Guest House0.6 km
  • White House B&B0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stansted Airport2.1 km
  • Stansted Mountfitchet5.8 km
  • Elsenham6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • North Road0.2 km
  • Garnetts0.2 km
  • Chestnut Way0.2 km
  • Chestnut Way0.2 km
  • Garnetts0.2 km