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Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter

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About

Thaxted, Great Sampford and Radwinter form a rural area in northern Uttlesford. The landscape is defined by low hills and farmland, with small watercourses feeding into the River Pant. Settlements are compact, centred on historic church spires visible across the open fields. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy, with a mix of arable and livestock farming shaping the surrounding countryside. The area is connected by narrow, winding lanes that follow older parish boundaries.

Thaxted is the largest village, known for its striking Guildhall and the tall spire of St John the Baptist Church. The area has a notable musical heritage, with a tradition of Morris dancing and an annual festival. Great Sampford and Radwinter are smaller, quieter parishes with their own medieval churches. The former windmill on Thaxted Hill is a distinctive landmark on the skyline, overlooking the patchwork of fields and hedgerows that characterise this part of Essex.

Area overview

On average Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter is £65,432 per year. There are 5 schools in Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter is home to around 8,312 people, with a population density of about 66.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter Population
8,312
Population density
66.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.56(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.37(-47%)
Burglary
2.29(-18%)
Public order
2.05(-61%)
Vehicle crime
1.8(-60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,628
91.78%
Other White
231
2.78%
Other Asian
64
0.77%
Irish
63
0.76%
Indian
45
0.54%
Total population: 8,311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,433
35.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,218
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,044
15.42%
No qualifications
935
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
627
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 6,770

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,221
37.14%
Owns with a mortgage
1,053
32.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
326
9.91%
Social rents from council
276
8.39%
Other forms of private rent
198
6.02%
Total households: 3,288

Property prices in Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £511,500 in Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter 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 Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£732,500
Flats1£177,500
Semi-Detached13£416,500
Terraced8£332,500

10 years median price trend in Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter.

All postcodes in Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter

CB102UX

Thaxted Road

CM62GT

Thaxted & the Eastons

CM62NA

Warners Field

CB102UT

Thaxted Road

CB102XT

Tindon End

CM62FS

Page Drive

CM62JY

Wedow Road

CM62LB

Town Street

CM62PL

Bull Ring

CB113LD

Church Lane

CB102QP

Maynards Lane

CB102RS

The Sampfords

CM62DY

Duton Hill Cottages

CM62NR

Monk Street

CB102PB

Church Road

CB102RP

Watson Close

CB102RU

Tindon End

CB102TH

Hempstead Road

CB102XB

Pepples Lane

CB102XH

Lower Green

CM62DZ

Abbey View

CM62RB

Boyton End

CB102FU

Gillon Way

CB102SW

Walden Road

CB102XJ

Top Road

CB113LU

Henham Road

CM62DU

Wolseys Chase

CM62NB

The Maltings

CM62PG

Fishmarket Street

CB102NU

Anso Corner

CB102NZ

Howe Lane

CB102XL

Top Road

CM62GJ

Lees Close

CM62GN

Morris Dance Place

CM62RA

Watling Lane

CB113LN

Highfields

CB113LY

Henham Road

CM62LY

Barnards Field

CM62RP

Copthall Lane

CM63QF

Richmonds Green

CB102QL

Hall Road

CB102RX

Tindon End

CB102SR

Maple Lane

CB113LX

Henham Road

CM62FF

Coopers Place

CM62LU

Dunmow Road

CM74PX

Oxen End

CM74TT

The Sampfords

CM74TU

The Sampfords

CB113LQ

Deynes Road

CM74TP

Styles

CM74TX

Wainsfield Villas

CM62NU

Sibleys Lane

CM62RD

Boyton End

CM74PU

Oxen End

CM74TZ

St Katharines Green

CM62QR

Newbiggen Street

CB102SE

Willetts Field

CB102XE

Tye Green

CB113LL

The Close

CM62NS

Monk Street

CB102RH

Sparepenny Lane North

CB102QS

Stambourne Road

CB102RQ

Moor End

CM62EA

Abbey View

CM63QS

Gallows Green

CM62FL

The Pightle

CM62LZ

The Lees

CM62NL

Thaxted & the Eastons

CM62RS

Orange Street

CB102FN

Hall Road

CB102PN

Witchtree Lane

CB113LZ

Henham Road

CM74TY

The Sampfords

CM62PW

Weaverhead Close

CM62PZ

Cutlers Green

CM62QF

Cutlers Green

CM63PU

Bardfield Road

CM62PE

Watling Street

CB102PE

High Street

CB102QH

The Sampfords

CB113JU

Walden Road

CB113JY

Elder Street

CM62NW

Folly Mill Lane

CM62NJ

Stanbrook

CM62QN

Margaret Street

CB102QW

Hawkins Hill

CB102YB

Rowney Avenue

CM62FP

Putterill Close

CM63QB

Hydes Gate Cottages

CB102SN

Beech Cottages

CB102TY

West View

CB113LS

Thaxted Road

CM62QP

Vicarage Lane

CB102PJ

Wincelow Hall Road

CB102SB

Homebridge

CB102UD

Radwinter End

CB102XR

Pepples Lane

CB102YF

Debden Drive

CB113LW

Thaxted Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.