Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

GARDEN DRIVE, CM6 1HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN DRIVE, CM6 1HA.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM6 1HA 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.

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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM6 1HA combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£575k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CM6 1HA is a sought-after residential area on Garden Drive, 0.4km from Little Canfield in Takeley and Little Canfield. Administratively it sits within Takeley ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM6, CM6 1HA offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 78% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM6 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00188127 (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 CM6 1HA. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

Semi-Detached

£ 387,500

2 sales · Mean £ 387,500

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

CM6 1HA has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs4
Public order4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Takeley Primary School

Good353 pupils0.2 km
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Roseacres Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • White House B&B0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • La Bonta0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stansted Airport2.5 km
  • Stansted Mountfitchet6.7 km
  • Elsenham6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Priors Green School0.1 km
  • Bennet Canfield0.1 km
  • Bennet Canfield0.1 km
  • Colemans Close0.2 km
  • Colemans Close0.2 km