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Stansted South & Birchanger

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 97 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stansted South & Birchanger Population

4,960

Population density

420 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.69(+15%)

Other theft

14.31(+157%)

Criminal damage and arson

12.7(+98%)

Vehicle crime

10.08(+122%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.27(-28%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

4,136

83.42%

Other White

330

6.66%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.49%

Other Asian

0.91%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.89%

Total population: 4,958

Economics

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

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Stansted South & Birchanger area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £1,150,000.

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 Stansted South & Birchanger over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£625,000	£427,250	£517,000	£700,000	£876,800
Flats	1	£371,600	£371,600	£371,600	£371,600	£371,600
Semi-Detached	14	£442,500	£400,750	£425,000	£486,250	£582,050
Terraced	26	£352,500	£256,875	£315,500	£375,000	£440,000

10 years median price trend in Stansted South & Birchanger

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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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Stansted South & Birchanger

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