CM22 7LF is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Hatfield Broad Oak in Hatfield Broad Oak. Administratively it sits within Broad Oak & the Hallingburys ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For families considering a move, CM22 7LF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM22 7LF are sourced from Output Area E00112082 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM22 7LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM22 7LF.
351
45
£ 53,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM22 7LF 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.
Area Character
CM22 7LF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM22 7LF. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CM22 7LF has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dukes Head1.0 km
- The Cock Inn0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Broad Oak Stores0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sawbridgeworth5.0 km
- Bishops Stortford6.6 km
- Stansted Airport7.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM227LF · Data under Open Government Licence