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Stansted South & Birchanger

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About

Stansted South & Birchanger ward lies at the southern edge of Uttlesford district, directly adjacent to the M11 motorway which forms a significant part of its western boundary. The area encompasses the southern portion of Stansted Mountfitchet, including its major employment zones and the international airport, alongside the separate village of Birchanger. This creates a distinct mix of residential communities, large-scale logistics, and transport infrastructure within a single administrative area.

The landscape is characterised by open farmland to the east, contrasting with the concentrated commercial activity around the airport perimeter and the A120 roundabout. Birchanger maintains its own identity with a village hall and church, set back from the main road network. The presence of the airport is a constant defining feature, influencing both the local economy and the pattern of development across the ward's parishes.

Area overview

On average Stansted South & Birchanger has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stansted South & Birchanger is £71,144 per year. There are 3 schools in Stansted South & Birchanger: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stansted South & Birchanger is home to around 4,960 people, with a population density of about 420.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stansted South & Birchanger Population
4,960
Population density
420 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.51(+22%)
Other theft
13.91(+154%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.1(+91%)
Vehicle crime
7.86(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.86(-32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,136
83.42%
Other White
330
6.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
74
1.49%
Other Asian
45
0.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.89%
Total population: 4,958

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,331
34.46%
Level 3 (A level)
721
18.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
590
15.27%
No qualifications
511
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
417
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 3,863

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
759
40.27%
Owns outright
450
23.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
237
12.57%
Other social rented
195
10.34%
Social rents from council
185
9.81%
Total households: 1,885

Property prices in Stansted South & Birchanger

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Stansted South & Birchanger area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stansted South & Birchanger 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 Stansted South & Birchanger over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached12£462,500
Flats1£250,000
Detached26£617,500
Terraced21£370,000

10 years median price trend in Stansted South & Birchanger

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stansted South & Birchanger.

All postcodes in Stansted South & Birchanger

CM248FJ

Miller Close

CM248GJ

Stansted South & Birchanger

CM248UE

Bury Lodge Lane

CM248UA

Churchill Corner

CM248FN

Shaw Close

CM248NF

Stoney Common

CM248RJ

Churchfields

CM248NH

Brook Cottages

CM241AR

Round Coppice Road

CM248UB

Church Road

CM241AE

Roman Lane

CM235QD

Bradley Common

CM248FW

Carters Drive

CM235PU

Birchanger Lane

CM248JJ

Old Bell Close

CM248NS

St Marys Drive

CM248NE

Stoney Common

CM248GF

Parsonage Lane

CM248NX

Maitland Road

CM248FP

Hudgell Road

CM248PE

Stoney Place

CM248SJ

Reeve Road

CM248SH

Jordon Close

CM248NQ

West Road

CM248FG

The Limes Stables

CM235QG

High View

CM248EY

Pines Hill

CM248FY

Haggerwood Way

CM241AT

Stansted South & Birchanger

CM248FB

Palmer Close

CM248GW

Morton Drive

CM241QU

Round Coppice Road

CM248GG

Wilkins Crescent

CM241AN

First Avenue

CM248NG

West Road

CM248TZ

Forest Hall Road

CM248FL

Grey Close

CM235QB

Hillside Cottages

CM248UT

Newell Road

CM248GU

Griggs Terrace

CM248ND

Stoney Common Road

CM248TB

Pines Hill

CM248PG

Old Bury Lodge Lane

CM248UX

Felstead Crescent

CM241AF

First Avenue

CM235FF

Churton

CM248EZ

Peachey Walk

CM248XJ

Church Road

CM248TU

Forest Hall Road

CM248PL

Riverside Business Park

CM248TX

Forest Hall Road

CM248RZ

Tucker Close

CM241SG

Bury Lodge Lane

CM241SF

Round Coppice Road

CM235QA

Birchanger Lane

CM248QA

The Meads

CM248XF

Brook Cottages

CM248PA

Stoneyfield Drive

CM248GL

Childs Lane

CM248UL

Belmer Road

CM235QJ

Birchanger Lane

CM248FD

Harbridge Close

CM248UQ

Stansted South & Birchanger

CM248US

Bentley Drive

CM248GS

Reed Lane

CM248TT

Forest Hall Road

CM248FR

Herrington Avenue

CM248SN

Livings Way

CM248UD

Church Road

CM241QQ

First Avenue

CM241RY

First Avenue

CM248FQ

Sandford Road

CM248NU

Maitland Road

CM248PZ

Church Road

CM248EU

Walson Way

CM235QH

Birchanger Lane

CM248XL

Paddock View

CM248QE

Bury Lodge Lane

CM235SN

Birchanger Lane

CM248NP

Mountfitchet Road

CM248GD

Walson Way

CM235QZ

Stansted South & Birchanger

CM248TQ

Bayford Way

CM248NR

Priory Drive

CM248TY

Parsonage Farm Industrial Estate

CM248UJ

Belmer Road

CM248TF

Blake Mews

CM235QP

Birchanger Lane

CM248UU

Snow Lane

CM248FX

Clarke Close

CM248LZ

Rochford Close

CM248NY

Mount Drive

CM248SA

The Spinney

CM248PY

Church Road

CM248RL

Gill Edge

CM248QB

Church Road

CM248FT

Banks Lane

CM235QS

Duck End

CM248NN

Mountfitchet Road

CM248FE

Hampton Road

Data Sources

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