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About

Hatfield Heath ward encompasses a primarily rural landscape within Uttlesford, characterised by agricultural fields and scattered woodland. The settlement of Hatfield Heath itself forms the central focus, a linear village stretching along its main road with a mix of residential properties. The area is bounded by the River Stort to the west, which defines its border and influences the low-lying pastureland in that vicinity.

The local economy has historical ties to farming, though many residents now commute to larger towns. The parish church of St Mary the Virgin, with elements dating to the 14th century, stands at the village's heart. A notable network of public footpaths and bridleways crosses the ward, connecting the village to the surrounding countryside and the Stort Valley, providing access to the river's towpath.

Area overview

On average Hatfield Heath has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hatfield Heath is £70,301 per year. The median sale price in Hatfield Heath is £515,000 (around £426 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £405,000 and £760,000. There are 1 schools in Hatfield Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hatfield Heath is home to around 2,323 people, with a population density of about 112.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hatfield Heath Population
2,323
Population density
112.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.38(-29%)
Vehicle crime
7.75(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(+2%)
Other theft
6.03(+10%)
Burglary
5.17(+86%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,109
90.67%
Other White
68
2.92%
Indian
34
1.46%
Other
23
0.99%
Irish
16
0.69%
Total population: 2,326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
597
31.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
314
16.61%
Level 3 (A level)
311
16.46%
No qualifications
310
16.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
203
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 1,890

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
354
39.12%
Owns with a mortgage
304
33.59%
Social rents from council
115
12.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
78
8.62%
Other social rented
24
2.65%
Total households: 905

Property prices in Hatfield Heath

Median price: £515,000
Price per sq ft: £426
Sales (last 12 months): 21
Typical range (middle 50%): £405K – £760K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 (about £426 per square foot) in Hatfield Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hatfield Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£767,500£406
Semi-Detached5£482,500£437
Terraced5£385,000£426
Flats1£310,000£443

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hatfield Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£810,000£540,000£330,000
2017£659,500£455,000£313,475
2018£715,000£415,001£297,500
2019£660,000£465,000£735,000
2020£735,000£447,500£287,750
2021£830,000£483,750£395,000
2022£952,800£500,000£910,000
2023£960,000£457,500£930,000
2024£820,000£555,000—
2025£895,000£480,000£385,000
2026£925,000£448,750£405,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatfield Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400£332£369
2017£395£359£371
2018£324£323£357
2019£405£314£348
2020£377£349£455
2021£490£418£351
2022£419£406£423
2023£508£429£524
2024£440£391—
2025£476£447£426
2026£396£483£453
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hatfield Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hatfield Heath 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 Hatfield Heath ward.

Local councillors

Mark Lemon

Hatfield Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Hatfield Heath

Is Hatfield Heath safe?

Hatfield Heath records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hatfield Heath?

The median sale price in Hatfield Heath is £515,000 (about £426 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hatfield Heath?

Hatfield Heath has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Hatfield Heath?

Hatfield Heath scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hatfield Heath sits around rank 25,464 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 Hatfield Heath?

The average household income in Hatfield Heath is around £70,301 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hatfield Heath?

Hatfield Heath is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mark Lemon (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Hatfield Heath

CM227AZ

Bentleys

CM227AA

Mill Lane

CM50FU

Hatfield Heath

CM227BH

Chelmsford Road

CM227BJ

Park Drive

CM227EJ

Broomfields

CM227JT

Needham Green

CM227FE

Home Pastures

CM227AX

Chelmsford Road

CM227LJ

Sheering Road

CM227DS

Forge Cottages

CM227BG

Chelmsford Road

CM227EB

The Heath

CM227EL

Broomfields

CM227AS

Matching Road

CM227DB

Barley Close

CM170RP

Sparrows Lane

CM227DY

Friendly Terrace

CM61RP

Matching Lane

CM227ED

Dunmow Road

CM61RT

Marks Hall Lane

CM227GH

Lea Green Lane

CM227EZ

Chestnut Drive

CM227EN

Wagon Mead

CM227DP

Sawbridgeworth Road

CM227BD

Chelmsford Road

CM227AE

Chelmsford Road

CM227EE

Dunmow Road

CM61RN

Church Lane

CM227AH

Ardley Crescent

CM227AP

Friars Lane

CM227BN

Dunmow Road

CM227DD

The Shaw

CM227AY

Blocks Corner

CM61RX

Norrington Cottage

CM227AJ

Ardley End

CM61RU

Hatfield Heath

CM61RL

Church Lane

CM227AB

The Heath

CM227AT

Sparrow's Lane

CM227AG

Bentley Villas

CM61RG

Chelmsford Road

CM227LL

Hatfield Heath

CM227FA

Stag Court

CM227EH

Broomfields

CM61RH

Pages Cottages

CM227AR

Matching Road

CM227RU

Stortford Road

CM227BS

Matching Road

CM227AN

Ardley End

CM61RS

Bretts Villas

CM227EA

The Heath

CM227BP

Ryes Lane

CM227DU

Stortford Road

CM227DL

Stortford Road

CM227ES

Home Pastures

CM227DT

Stortford Road

CM227EU

Beehive Court

CM61RF

Chelmsford Road

CM227AW

Ardley End

CM227BL

Dunmow Road

CM227DZ

Browns Cottages

CM227AD

The Heath

CM227FB

Moat Field

CM61RQ

Chelmsford Road

CM61RW

Church Lane

CM227EG

Clipped Hedge

CM227ET

Broomfields

CM227AL

Ardley End

CM227AU

Sparrows Lane

CM227EP

Little Heath

CM61RR

St Martins Close

CM227BE

Friars Lane

CM227BQ

Chelmsford Road

CM61RJ

Church Lane

CM227ER

Cox Ley

CM227DH

West Hayes

CM227DX

Matching Road