Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

BUTT LANE, CM23 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTT LANE, CM23 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

344

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM23 1BZ 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CM23 1BZ — age 41, 87% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CM23 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Butt Lane, 0.7km from Manuden in Manuden. Administratively it sits within Stort Valley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For families considering a move, CM23 1BZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 CM23 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00112237 (shared with 28 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 1BZ. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

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

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school Local Schools

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Manuden Primary School

Good80 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Yew Tree Boutique Hotel \& Restaurant0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stansted Mountfitchet3.6 km
  • Elsenham4.8 km
  • Bishops Stortford6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Village Hall0.4 km
  • The Village Hall0.4 km
  • Manuden House0.5 km
  • Manuden House0.5 km