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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 237 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

237

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Takeley Population

7,200

Population density

209.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

77.64(+150%)

Anti-social behaviour

63.61(+451%)

Other theft

53.61(+864%)

Shoplifting

29.17(+310%)

Criminal damage and arson

20.97(+227%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

6,100

84.72%

Other White

385

5.35%

Indian

1.18%

Irish

1.01%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

Total population: 7,200

Economics

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

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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Takeley area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,740 up to £975,000.

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 Takeley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	46	£582,500	£401,250	£493,250	£660,000	£765,000
Flats	2	£171,370	£159,103	£164,555	£178,185	£183,637
Semi-Detached	22	£404,000	£336,350	£386,250	£439,325	£476,600
Terraced	21	£350,000	£189,500	£325,000	£385,000	£445,000

10 years median price trend in Takeley

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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