Postcode Analysis Uttlesford, East of England

PLOUGHMANS WAY, CM6 3XL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOUGHMANS WAY, CM6 3XL.

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

424

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM6 3XL 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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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CM6 3XL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £510k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CM6 3XL is a safe, established residential area on Ploughmans Way, 0.3km from Stebbing in Stebbing. Administratively it sits within Felsted & Stebbing ward and the Saffron Walden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM6, CM6 3XL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM6 3XL are sourced from Output Area E00112234 (shared with 13 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 3XL. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 439,950

3 sales · Mean £ 463,300

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

CM6 3XL has low crime rates — 5 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
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Stebbing Primary School

Good176 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Stebbing Village Store0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Motts Cottage B&B0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Hart0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree10.3 km
  • Stansted Airport10.4 km
  • Braintree Freeport11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.3 km
  • The White Hart0.3 km