CM6 2PJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Thaxted in Thaxted. Administratively it sits within Thaxted & the Eastons ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.
For serious buyers, CM6 2PJ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM6 2PJ are sourced from Output Area E00112258 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM6 2PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM6 2PJ.
259
44
£ 55,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM6 2PJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CM6 2PJ — age 44, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM6 2PJ. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM6 2PJ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thaxted Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- A R Waylett(Thaxted) Ltd0.2 km
- Guildhall Stores0.2 km
- Thaxted Pharmacy0.2 km
- Vintage Style Living0.2 km
- Saracens Filling Station0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Swan Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Maypole0.3 km
- Thaxted Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Star0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- India Villa0.1 km
- Pams Place0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
- Parrishes0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ocean Delight Fish & Chips0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elsenham8.8 km
- Newport (Essex)9.1 km
- Stansted Airport9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- The Guildhall0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- The Star0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM62PJ · Data under Open Government Licence