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CM22 7PH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Uttlesford

Lower crime rate3.5/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourOther TheftDrugs…and 2 more

Trend +33% versus prior comparable archive

Wealthy area 8.9/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 8/10England
Median sold price£505kCM22 sample - 43 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area93.8%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, mixed white asian, white irish
Immediate area4.9%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area54.1%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area91Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area57.4%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area72.9%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area90.3%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied72.9% dominant

Owned72.9%
Private rent14%
Social rent12%

Some well-rated schools nearby 4 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 7 matched

Parent, baby and toddler groupAges 0-4 · Howe Green House School, Great Hallingbury · 1.2 km
Other
Project Young Mamas - Thorley Community CentreAges 1-100 · Thorley, Bishop's Stortford CM23 4BE, UK · 2.2 km
Other
Hertfordshire Health Walks - Herts and Essex Hospital, Bishop's Stortford - First StepsAges 1-99 · Herts & Essex Hospital, Haymeads Ln, Bishop's Stortford CM23 5JH, UK · 2.4 km
Other

Planning & local change

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Limited local change nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks2street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About CM22 7PH: area rating, property, schools and local change

CM22 7PH is a postcode in Hatfield Heath, Uttlesford, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM22 7PH, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CM22 7PH 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 7PH is based on Uttlesford 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,791 residents, 91 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 12% 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 8/10.

For property prices near CM22 7PH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £505k from 43 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near CM22 7PH can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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.

Near CM22 7PH, LocaleIQ matches 7 kids clubs or activities, including 7 other local activities. Closest examples include Parent, baby and toddler group (at Howe Green House School, Great Hallingbury, ages 0-4, 1.2 km) and Project Young Mamas - Thorley Community Centre (at Thorley, Bishop's Stortford CM23 4BE, UK, ages 1-100, 2.2 km). 6 listed as free; 7 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM22 7PH 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 7PH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 7PH

Is CM22 7PH a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 15% 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 7PH?

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 7PH?

4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What kids clubs and activities are near CM22 7PH?

Near CM22 7PH, LocaleIQ matches 7 kids clubs or activities, including 7 other local activities. Closest examples include Parent, baby and toddler group (at Howe Green House School, Great Hallingbury, ages 0-4, 1.2 km) and Project Young Mamas - Thorley Community Centre (at Thorley, Bishop's Stortford CM23 4BE, UK, ages 1-100, 2.2 km). 6 listed as free; 7 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

What demographics are available for CM22 7PH?

LocaleIQ matched CM22 7PH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in CM22 7PH?

The latest median sold price is £505k based on 43 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around CM22 7PH?

LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.