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Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

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 35 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts Population

4,496

Population density

67 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

10.23(-67%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.67(-25%)

Burglary

6.67(+140%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.56(-13%)

Other theft

5.34(-4%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

4,064

90.35%

Other White

195

4.34%

White and Asian (mixed)

Irish

0.93%

Chinese

0.62%

Total population: 4,498

Economics

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

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

3.17%

Total households: 1,828

Property prices in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £549,950 in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,500 up to £1,925,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£622,475	£433,750	£544,950	£836,500	£1,132,500
Flats	4	£206,000	£190,600	£193,000	£226,000	£245,200
Semi-Detached	6	£455,625	£231,625	£386,563	£568,713	£618,700
Terraced	11	£425,000	£236,025	£323,500	£534,975	£574,950

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

All postcodes in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

CB114JW

Silver Row

CB114UJ

West End

CB114UP

Lower Pond Street

CB101QB

Stanley Road

SG88UA

Loveday Close

CB101PB

St Johns Close

CB101PY

Jacksons Square

SG88QZ

Engleric

CB101PZ

Spencer Road

CB114FD

Church Walk

CB114JQ

Audley End Road

CB114XH

Howe Close

SG88QL

Crawley End

SG88QE

Palmers Lane

CB114JL

London Road

CB114JU

Duck Street

CB114TQ

Strethall Road

CB114TU

Goodwins Close

CB101FR

Boudicca Gardens

CB101TU

The Flats

CB114LY

The Glebe

CB114XE

Littlebury Green Road

CB101NX

Whiteways

CB114NB

Royston Lane

SG88QN

Crawley End

CB101UA

London Road

CB114LT

Ickleton Road

CB114XG

Catmere End

SG88RE

Bilden End

CB101UE

Walden Road

CB114JP

Mill Lane

CB101FE

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

CB101UB

London Road

CB114LQ

Nats Lane

CB114NL

High Street

CB114TF

Littlebury Green Road

CB114TN

Roman Way

CB114US

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

CB114XU

Kents Yard

SG88RP

High Street

CB101NY

London Road

CB101PU

Jacksons Lane

CB101UF

Walden Road

SG88QD

Abrams Lane

CB101NS

Newmarket Road

CB114JY

Royston Road

CB101NR

Carmen Street

CB101PD

Mill View

CB101PL

High Street

CB114LD

Robinsons Bungalows

CB114LN

The Beeches

SG88RJ

Bilden End

CB114NH

Heydon Lane

CB114NN

Kings Lane

SG88NP

The Green

CB114NG

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

CB101NT

Newmarket Road

CB101QQ

Wakefield Close

CB114TH

Merton Place

CB114TL

Cambridge Road

SG88DX

Langford Drive

CB101PJ

Manor Lane

CB101QN

Haggers Close

CB114NE

Heydon Lane

CB114NW

Freewood Lane

CB101PR

High Street

CB114ND

Ickleton Road

CB114JR

Rookery Lane

CB114TA

Walden Road

CB114UW

Cogmore

CB114JG

Audley End Road

SG88RH

Bilden End

CB114JJ

Audley End Road

CB114JN

Mutlow Hill

CB114NP

Elm Court

CB114NS

Horseshoe Close

CB114UY

Beard's Lane

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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