Postcode report
Is CM22 6FW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CM22 6FW: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM22 6FW is a postcode in Elsenham & Henham, Uttlesford, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM22 6FW, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM22 6FW are health and property market signals, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CM22 6FW is based on Uttlesford 006 Census 2021. It covers 10,622 residents, 158 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near CM22 6FW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £505k from 123 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CM22 6FW can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM22 6FW by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM22 6FW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CM22 6FW
Is CM22 6FW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 42% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CM22 6FW?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CM22 6FW?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CM22 6FW?
LocaleIQ matched CM22 6FW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM22 6FW?
The latest median sold price is £505k based on 123 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CM22 6FW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.