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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

CM62PA

Aldborough Court

CB102LJ

Cole End Lane

CM62LS

Wainsfield Villas

CM62NT

Mayes Place

CM62PF

Stoney Lane

CM226BH

Chickney Road

CM62PY

Bolford Street

CB113LA

Ivytodd Hill

CM62FW

Weaverhead Close

CB102PP

Bumpstead Road

CB102RN

Robletts Villas

CB102PF

Well Yard

CB102SU

Cole End Road

CM62FN

Elers Way

CM62NE

Park Street

CM62QD

Cutlers Green

CB102PD

High Street

CB102RT

Hill Road

CB102UG

Debden & Wimbish

CM62RG

Walden Road

CM63QA

Bardfield End Green

CB102TJ

Mill End

CB102UA

Ashdon Road

CM62PQ

Mill Row

CM62QT

Newbiggen Street

CB102QN

Finchingfield Road

CB102UB

Golden Lane

CB102XF

Mill Road

CB102YQ

Walden Avenue

CM62FJ

Mosscotts

CM62LN

Claypits Villas

CM62NX

Dunmow Road

CM63QU

Little Cambridge

CB102QQ

High Beech Cottage

CB113LE

High Street

CM62NH

Stanbrook

CM62QZ

The Maypole

CM74TL

The Sampfords

CM74PS

The Sampfords

CM62FT

Holst Lane

CM62LW

Bardfield Road

CM74TW

Cook's Lane

CB113LJ

High Street

CM62FA

Noel Close

CM62LR

Bardfield Road

CB102PR

Finchingfield Road

CB113JT

Purton End

CB113LH

Deynes Road

CM74SQ

The Sampfords

CB102QE

Sampford Hall Lane

CB102RW

Monks Corner

CB102UE

Radwinter End

CB102XX

Maurice Close

CB102YG

Thaxted Road

CM62FX

Arnold Place

CM62QB

Cutlers Green

CM62QX

Watling Lane

CB102XG

Maple Lane

CM62FU

Lincoln Gardens

CM62JU

Townfield

CM63PZ

Bardfield End Green

CB102QT

Finchingfield Road

CB102RL

Red Lion Cottages

CB102YE

Rowney Avenue

CB102YL

Peverells Road

CM62NP

Folly Mill Lane

CM62EB

Abbey View

CM62PR

Weaverhead Close

CB102RG

High Street

CB102TG

South View

CM62JX

Orchard Close

CM62LX

Brook View

CM62RL

Vicarage Lane

CM63QE

Monk Street

CB102YJ

Broad Oakes Close

CM62QJ

Park Street

CM63PW

Blamsters Rise

CB102PQ

Anso Road

CB102RZ

Thaxted Road

CB102SS

Stocking Green

CM62FE

Bellrope Meadow

CM62GS

Cutlers Green

CM62PT

Guelphs Lane

CM62PX

Rochelle Close

CB102NY

Howe Lane

CB113LG

Deynes Road

CB102QG

Sampford Hall Lane

CB102TL

Sampford Road

CM62NN

Stanbrook

CB102FW

Ravenscroft

CB102PA

Church Hill

CM62DT

Rose Cottages

CM62LG

Copthall Lane

CM62RQ

Walden Road

CM74SH

Hawkspur Green

CB102QJ

The Sampfords

CB102UH

The Sampfords

CM62RN

Clare Court

CB102TF

Top Road

CM62JT

Hanchetts Orchard

Data Sources

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