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Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

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About

Stansted Mountfitchet and Elsenham are neighbouring villages in Uttlesford, Essex. Stansted Mountfitchet is known for its historic Norman castle and the nearby Stansted Airport, which brings connectivity to the area. The village has a mix of residential areas, local shops, and green spaces like the recreation ground. Elsenham is a quieter village with a rural feel, featuring a railway station providing links to London and Cambridge.

Both villages are surrounded by farmland and countryside, offering walking routes such as the Flitch Way, a former railway line turned trail. The area has primary schools and community facilities, catering to families and long-term residents. While Stansted Mountfitchet has more amenities due to its larger size, Elsenham retains a smaller, village atmosphere with a focus on local life. The proximity to major transport links makes the area practical for commuters.

Area overview

On average Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham is £58,800 per year. There are 8 schools in Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

9.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham Population

14,837

Population density

212.4 per km²

Demographics

British

13,058

88.02%

Other White

737

4.97%

Irish

152

1.02%

White and Asian (mixed)

126

0.85%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

106

0.71%

Total population: 14,836

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,382

40.03%

Owns outright

2,051

34.47%

Private landlord or letting agency

686

11.53%

Other social rented

334

5.61%

Social rents from council

279

4.69%

Total households: 5,950

Property prices in Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

Based on 251 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,395,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	119	£565,000	£369,500	£477,500	£680,000	£967,500
Flats	16	£225,000	£145,000	£165,500	£326,250	£393,750
Semi-Detached	49	£425,000	£294,000	£380,000	£495,000	£613,000
Terraced	67	£355,000	£256,250	£320,000	£398,750	£444,250

10 years price trend in Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

All postcodes in Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM248GW

Morton Drive

CM248FS

Silver Street

CM248YS

Watermill Lane

CM231JF

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM226TY

Clayden Drive

CM226AS

Chickney Road

CM226BG

Chickney Road

CM226BY

Leigh Drive

CM226DG

Hall Road

CM226DZ

Tye Green Road

CM226FL

Hall Road

CM226LD

Broom Farm Road

CM226UQ

Stansted Road

CM226YD

Chickney Road

CM231HL

Rectory Lane

CM248AA

Chapel Hill

CM248EL

Cannons Court

CM248GN

Hudgell Road

CM248HB

Silver Street

CM248HU

Bentfield End Causeway

CM248ND

Brook Cottages

CM248NF

Brook Cottages

CM248SQ

Alsa Street

CM226AG

Crow Street

CM226AT

Starr Road

CM226HP

Pound Lane

CM226HU

Vicarage Lane

CM231BG

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM231HU

Rectory Lane

CM248AD

Chapel Hill

CM235FF

Birchanger Lane

CM248AE

Chapel Hill

CM248ES

Brook View

CM248EU

Forest Hall Road

CM248NQ

West Road

CM226EQ

Mill Close

CM231BP

Dogden Lane

CM231DT

The Street

CM231DW

The Street

CM231DY

The Street

CM248DR

Dove Close

CM248TQ

Bayford Way

CM248TU

Forest Hall Road

CM248GS

Reed Lane

CM226HY

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM226ZL

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham

CM231DX

Brixton Lane

CM248EW

Cambridge Road

CM235QA

Birchanger Lane

CM235QF

Birchanger Lane

CM235QT

Birchanger Lane

CM248AN

Recreation Ground

CM248ED

Poulteney Road

CM248JE

Bentfield Gardens

CM248LS

Gall End Lane

CM248RL

Gill Edge

CM248SU

Alsa Street

CM248TT

Forest Hall Road

CM248XR

Cambridge Road

CM248YG

Grange Place

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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