Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

DUCK END, CM23 5QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUCK END, CM23 5QS.

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

309

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
workEmployment
5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM23 5QS combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£735k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CM23 5QS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Duck End, 0.9km from Birchanger in Birchanger. Administratively it sits within Stansted South & Birchanger ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

For families considering a move, CM23 5QS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £735k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM23 5QS are sourced from Output Area E00169976 (shared with 9 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 5QS. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 555,625

2 sales · Mean £ 555,625

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

CM23 5QS has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good101 pupils0.8 km
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Birchwood High School

Good1407 pupils1.3 km
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Summercroft Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford

Good224 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • KFC0.7 km
  • The Good Breakfast0.7 km
  • Diageo (Restaurant) - Sodexo0.9 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Chopstix Brand Europe Ltd0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shell Forecourt (Welcome Break)0.7 km
  • WH Smiths0.7 km
  • Koru Gyms Limited0.8 km
  • ESSO MFG START HILL0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Novotel At Stansted Airport0.9 km
  • Ramada0.8 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
  • Days Inn0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Three Willows0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stansted Mountfitchet2.6 km
  • Bishops Stortford2.6 km
  • Stansted Airport4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Duckend Lane0.1 km
  • Duckend Lane0.1 km
  • Three Willows0.3 km
  • Three Willows0.3 km
  • Travel Lodge0.4 km