Postcode report
CM22 6HJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CM22 6HJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CM22 6HJ 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 6HJ, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CM22 6HJ are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 6HJ is based on Uttlesford 005 Census 2021. It covers 14,828 residents, 212 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 10% 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 9/10.
For property prices near CM22 6HJ, 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM22 6HJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CM22 6HJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records 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 6HJ
Is CM22 6HJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 8% 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 6HJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CM22 6HJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CM22 6HJ?
LocaleIQ matched CM22 6HJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CM22 6HJ?
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 6HJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.