Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

BARNARDS FIELD, CM6 2LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNARDS FIELD, CM6 2LY.

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

308

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in CM6 2LY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CM6 2LY is a safe, established residential area on Barnards Field, 0.5km from Thaxted in Thaxted. Administratively it sits within Thaxted & the Eastons ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CM6 2LY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM6 2LY are sourced from Output Area E00112259 (shared with 6 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 2LY. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 279,500

1 sales · Mean £ 279,500

Terraced

£ 162,000

1 sales · Mean £ 162,000

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

CM6 2LY has low crime rates — 19 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 offences24
Burglary7
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Thaxted Primary School

Good253 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • A R Waylett(Thaxted) Ltd0.5 km
  • Guildhall Stores0.5 km
  • Thaxted Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Vintage Style Living0.5 km
  • Saracens Filling Station0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Swan Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Maypole0.4 km
  • Thaxted Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Star0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • India Villa0.6 km
  • Pams Place0.7 km
  • Baptist Church0.5 km
  • Parrishes0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ocean Delight Fish & Chips0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elsenham9.3 km
  • Stansted Airport9.5 km
  • Newport (Essex)9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Star0.4 km
  • The Star0.4 km
  • Post Office0.5 km