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About

Takeley ward covers a large rural area in western Uttlesford, centred on the historic village of Takeley itself. The landscape is characterised by agricultural fields, pockets of woodland, and scattered farmsteads. The settlement pattern includes several smaller hamlets like Smiths Green and Molehill Green, creating a dispersed community. The area is bordered by the M11 motorway to the west, which significantly influences local connectivity and land use.

A notable local landmark is the Grade I listed St Mary's Church, with origins in the Norman period. The ward's history is closely linked to the former Stansted Mountfitchet station on the now-defunct Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway line. Land use is a mix of arable farming and newer developments related to its proximity to London Stansted Airport, which lies just outside the ward's northern boundary, impacting the local economy.

Area overview

On average Takeley has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 235 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Takeley is £70,801 per year. There are 3 schools in Takeley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Takeley is home to around 7,200 people, with a population density of about 209.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
235
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Takeley Population
7,200
Population density
209.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.86(+153%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.33(+404%)
Other theft
52.08(+852%)
Shoplifting
27.64(+304%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.39(+237%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,100
84.72%
Other White
385
5.35%
Indian
85
1.18%
Irish
73
1.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
72
1%
Total population: 7,200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,671
30.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,090
19.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
926
16.78%
No qualifications
793
14.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
591
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 5,520

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,149
42.43%
Owns outright
784
28.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
12.19%
Other social rented
194
7.16%
Social rents from council
124
4.58%
Total households: 2,708

Property prices in Takeley

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £461,250 in Takeley area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,035,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Takeley 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 Takeley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£602,500
Terraced23£379,000
Semi-Detached17£439,000
Flats2£237,500

10 years median price trend in Takeley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Takeley.

All postcodes in Takeley

CM61GH

Fleming Road

CM226TU

Kingfisher Meadow

CM226FQ

Russell Francis Way

CM226TN

Orchid Close

CM226QB

The Street

CM61TS

Colemans Close

CM226RE

East View

CM61SQ

Goodwins Close

CM226BN

Pledgdon Green

CM241RB

Taylors End Road

CM226QT

The Street

CM61SA

Marshalls Way

CM226NE

Bush End

CM61TE

High Cross Lane

CM226BL

Takeley

CM61SW

Stortford Road

CM61GR

Newman Road

CM61XT

Buckland Mews

CM64AH

Clover Drive

CM62BT

Cranham Road

CM226PH

Molehill Green

CM61SX

Thornton Road

CM61FZ

Hampton Road

CM226PR

Seven Acres Avenue

CM241QJ

Pincey Road

CM226TS

Harvest Fields

CM226QW

The Street

CM61WW

Takeley

CM226YJ

Camps Close

CM62GQ

St Marys Mews

CM61XR

Park Lane

CM226NT

Jacks Lane

CM62EW

Water Lane

CM62ES

Takeley

CM226RT

Long Croft

CM61YD

The Croft

CM226YZ

Long Pond Drive

CM241QL

Bury Lodge Lane

CM61FB

Haddesley Road

CM226PG

Molehill Green

CM62BY

Chickney

CM62DA

Takeley

CM61HE

Priors Green Local Centre

CM226RQ

Beech Close

CM61GD

Chapmans Close

CM226RH

Parsonage Road

CM226SN

Dunmow Road

CM61GS

Loveden Way

CM241RA

Terminal Road North

CM61PN

Garrett Road

CM226TP

Orchid Close

CM61FU

Hamilton Road

CM226PJ

School Lane

CM226SF

Elm Close

CM241BA

Pincey Road

CM61TD

High Cross Lane

CM226PD

Bambers Green

CM226SW

Southview Villas

CM61SS

Stortford Road

CM226YW

Roding Chase

CM61JY

Walnut Close

CM226PL

Mill End

CM64AB

Turner Close

CM226YX

Franklin Way

CM226NZ

Warish Hall Road

CM61FD

Dryvers Close

CM226RF

North Road

CM61DD

Foxwood Gardens

CM226RA

Parsonage Road

CM61GB

Warwick Road

CM226SG

Station Road

CM226RP

Prior's Wood Road

CM226YL

School Lane

CM241SJ

Coopers End Road

CM241PS

Bassingbourn Road

CM241QW

Bassingbourn Road

CM241RP

Coopers End Road

CM226TZ

Church View Close

CM61YE

Bennet Canfield

CM61SP

Dunmow Road

CM226BQ

Chickney Road

CM226TB

Sarahs Walk

CM241RJ

Coopers End Road

CM226TH

The Pastures

CM62BZ

Church End

CM64AA

Flitchside Drive

CM241PP

Gorefield Road

CM226YU

Hanley Crescent

CM241AS

Takeley

CM62BE

Browns End Road

CM61SL

Stortford Road

CM226SJ

Dunmow Road

CM226FN

Dunmow Road

CM226PU

Parsonage Road

CM226YP

Ash View

CM61FY

Cawbeck Road

CM61FN

Champneys Way

CM226QL

Cooks Hill

CM61FA

Rumbles Way

CM226QY

Roseacres

Data Sources

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