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About

Debden & Wimbish is a rural ward in northwest Uttlesford, characterised by its small villages and expansive agricultural land. The area centres on the settlements of Debden and Wimbish Green, with the larger village of Thaxted lying just outside its southern boundary. The landscape is predominantly open farmland, interspersed with pockets of woodland, defining its quiet, agricultural character.

The area includes the former RAF Debden airfield, a significant historical site from the Second World War. This legacy contributes to the local identity, with some surviving infrastructure still visible in the landscape. The ward is primarily residential, with a population dispersed across its villages and isolated farmsteads, connected by narrow country lanes.

Area overview

On average Debden & Wimbish has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Debden & Wimbish is £65,432 per year. The median sale price in Debden & Wimbish is £435,000 (around £365 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £305,000 and £658,750. There are 2 schools in Debden & Wimbish: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Debden & Wimbish is home to around 2,264 people, with a population density of about 62.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Debden & Wimbish Population
2,264
Population density
62.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.83(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.09(-73%)
Burglary
2.65(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.65(-58%)
Public order
2.21(-57%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,015
88.96%
Other White
66
2.91%
Other Asian
54
2.38%
African
23
1.02%
Other
19
0.84%
Total population: 2,265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
678
38.03%
Level 3 (A level)
377
21.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
267
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
165
9.25%
No qualifications
163
9.14%
Total 16+ residents: 1,783

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
269
31.91%
Owns with a mortgage
244
28.94%
Other forms of private rent
139
16.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
96
11.39%
Social rents from council
49
5.81%
Total households: 843

Property prices in Debden & Wimbish

Median price: £435,000
Price per sq ft: £365
Sales (last 12 months): 15
Typical range (middle 50%): £305K – £659K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Debden & Wimbish area, with individual transactions ranging from £227,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Debden & Wimbish over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£667,500£365
Semi-Detached7£410,000£370
Terraced3£305,000£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Debden & Wimbish

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Debden & Wimbish.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£615,000£335,000—
2017£675,000£303,500£298,750
2018£735,000£322,500£345,000
2019£665,000£421,250£400,000
2020£600,000£362,500—
2021£725,000£447,500£322,500
2022£780,000£485,000£281,700
2023£1,000,750£570,000£360,000
2024£715,000£347,500£275,000
2025£792,500£370,000£290,500
2026£650,000£435,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Debden & Wimbish.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Debden & Wimbish.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326£321—
2017£387£281£261
2018£315£265£291
2019£327£351£310
2020£321£275—
2021£383£385£269
2022£430£465£270
2023£496£485£483
2024£389£351£360
2025£382£397£411
2026£364£313£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Debden & Wimbish.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Debden & Wimbish in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Uttlesford district.

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,815
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,334
Band E£2,852
Band F£3,371
Band G£3,890
Band H£4,668

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Debden & Wimbish ward.

Local councillors

Stewart Charles Luck

Debden & Wimbish - Elected 4 May 2023

Residents for Uttlesford

Frequently asked questions about Debden & Wimbish

Is Debden & Wimbish safe?

Debden & Wimbish records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Debden & Wimbish?

The median sale price in Debden & Wimbish is £435,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Debden & Wimbish?

Debden & Wimbish has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Debden & Wimbish?

Debden & Wimbish scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Debden & Wimbish sits around rank 25,162 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Debden & Wimbish?

The average household income in Debden & Wimbish is around £65,432 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Debden & Wimbish?

Debden & Wimbish is represented by 1 elected councillor: Stewart Charles Luck (Residents for Uttlesford).