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Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

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About

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts ward encompasses a rural part of Uttlesford, characterised by its agricultural land and small, historic settlements. The area includes the villages of Littlebury and Little Chesterford, along with the more dispersed hamlets of the Wenden Lofts. The landscape is defined by the River Cam and the chalk streams of the Cam Valley, which support traditional farming practices. This is a quiet, residential area with a strong connection to its surrounding farmland.

The ward contains several notable historical buildings, including the thatched St. Mary's Church in Littlebury. The Icknield Way Path, an ancient trackway, passes through the parish, offering long-distance walking routes across the chalk downland. Community life is centred on the individual villages, each maintaining its own distinct character separate from the larger towns in the district. The area is primarily accessed via the A11 and A1301 roads.

Area overview

On average Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts is £79,133 per year. There are 2 schools in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts is home to around 4,496 people, with a population density of about 67.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts Population
4,496
Population density
67 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.23(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.78(-33%)
Burglary
5.34(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-40%)
Other theft
3.56(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,064
90.35%
Other White
195
4.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
1%
Irish
42
0.93%
Chinese
28
0.62%
Total population: 4,498

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,856
51.03%
Level 3 (A level)
527
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
470
12.92%
No qualifications
367
10.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
225
6.19%
Total 16+ residents: 3,637

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
720
39.39%
Owns with a mortgage
627
34.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
219
11.98%
Social rents from council
135
7.39%
Other social rented
58
3.17%
Total households: 1,828

Property prices in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £549,950 in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts 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 Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£204,000
Terraced9£428,500
Semi-Detached6£470,625
Detached30£632,475

10 years median price trend in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts.

All postcodes in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

SG88QX

Chalky Lane

CB114JT

Norton End

CB114XG

Catmere End

CB101FF

Thorpe Lea Close

SG88RN

High Street

SG88RH

Bilden End

CB114TN

Roman Way

CB114XU

Kents Yard

CB114LD

Robinsons Bungalows

CB114LN

The Beeches

CB101FE

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

CB114TR

Mill Lane

CB101XJ

Chesterford Park

CB101UA

London Road

CB114JW

Silver Row

CB114FD

Church Walk

CB101QL

The Willows

CB114NL

High Street

CB114TD

High Street

CB114UZ

Knole Lane

CB114NN

Kings Lane

CB101NW

South Street

CB101NN

School Street

CB101QP

Granta Close

CB114JY

Royston Road

CB114LZ

Manor Row

CB114ND

Ickleton Road

CB101UE

Walden Road

CB114LQ

Nats Lane

CB101TS

High Street

SG88UA

Loveday Close

SG88RA

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

SG88QZ

Engleric

CB101FG

Icknield Rise

CB101PH

Carmel Street

CB114JN

Mutlow Hill

CB114JH

Chestnut Avenue

CB114LB

Station Road

CB114LE

Mutlow Close

SG88XB

Hertford Lane

CB114UW

Cogmore

CB101NS

Newmarket Road

CB101RN

Park Road

CB114JX

Royston Road

CB101QE

Four Acres

CB114LU

Henham Road

CB114JU

Duck Street

CB101FR

Boudicca Gardens

CB101QF

Hyll Close

CB114XB

Dukes Cottage

SG88QH

Mill Causeway

CB114XH

Howe Close

CB101QR

Ash Green

CB114XN

School Lane

CB114TT

Church Walk

CB101PE

Kings Mill

CB114TA

Walden Road

CB101TZ

High Street

CB101PA

Eastgate

CB101RL

Park Road

CB114NW

Freewood Lane

CB101UD

Walden Road

CB101TY

High Street

CB114LT

Ickleton Road

CB114GS

Field View

CB114NF

Bury Lane

CB114NQ

Bury Lane

CB101QH

Bartholomew Close

CB114XA

Bridge Green

CB114JP

Mill Lane

CB114TS

Church Walk

CB101QA

Rookery Close

CB114XF

Howe Hall Cottages

CB114NG

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

CB114TG

Peggys Walk

CB114LA

Railway Cottages

CB101FW

Chesterford Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.