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Debden & Wimbish

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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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% 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. There are 2 schools in Debden & Wimbish: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
19
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
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
7.07(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.09(-52%)
Bicycle theft
1.77(+101%)
Other theft
1.77(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.77(-85%)
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

Based on 3 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 in Debden & Wimbish area, with individual transactions ranging from £426,500 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Debden & Wimbish over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£1,025,000
Semi-Detached1£426,500

10 years median price trend in Debden & Wimbish

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Debden & Wimbish.

All postcodes in Debden & Wimbish

CB102UX

Thaxted Road

CB102UT

Thaxted Road

CB113LD

Church Lane

CB102XB

Pepples Lane

CB102XH

Lower Green

CB102XJ

Top Road

CB113LU

Henham Road

CB102XL

Top Road

CB113LN

Highfields

CB113LY

Henham Road

CB113LX

Henham Road

CB113LQ

Deynes Road

CB102XE

Tye Green

CB113LL

The Close

CB113LZ

Henham Road

CB113JU

Walden Road

CB113JY

Elder Street

CB102YB

Rowney Avenue

CB113LS

Thaxted Road

CB102XR

Pepples Lane

CB102YF

Debden Drive

CB113LW

Thaxted Road

CB102LJ

Cole End Lane

CM226BH

Chickney Road

CB113LA

Ivytodd Hill

CB102SU

Cole End Road

CB102UG

Debden & Wimbish

CB102XF

Mill Road

CB102YQ

Walden Avenue

CB113LE

High Street

CB113LJ

High Street

CB113JT

Purton End

CB113LH

Deynes Road

CB102XX

Maurice Close

CB102YG

Thaxted Road

CB102XG

Maple Lane

CB102YE

Rowney Avenue

CB102YL

Peverells Road

CB102YJ

Broad Oakes Close

CB113LG

Deynes Road

CB102FW

Ravenscroft

CB102XN

Top Road

CB102YA

Water Lane

CB102YH

Pinkney Close

CB102XW

Howlett End

CB113LB

Mill Road

CB102YD

Rowney Avenue

CB102XS

Thaxted Road

CB102XQ

Upper Green

CB113NA

Hamperden End

CB113LF

High Street

CB102UY

Thaxted Road

CB113JX

Newport Road

CB113LR

Rook End Lane

CB102XA

Elder Street

CB102XD

Mill Road

CB113LT

Thaxted Road

CB102XU

Munson Mill Close

CB113LP

Smiths Green

CB102UZ

Thaxted Road

CB102XP

Thaxted Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.