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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 29 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
29
Deprivation level
4/10
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
16(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.53(-60%)
Burglary
2.41(-13%)
Public order
2.29(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.29(-80%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter area, with individual transactions ranging from £227,000 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
Flats1£340,000
Detached36£692,500
Semi-Detached17£425,000
Terraced11£334,000

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

CM62LB

Town Street

CM62PU

The Mead

CB102SW

Walden Road

CM62UY

The Drive

CB102PU

Longcroft

CB102TX

Water Lane

CM63PT

Radleys End

CB102XP

Thaxted Road

CM63QE

Monk Street

CM62RG

Walden Road

CB102TH

Hempstead Road

CM62QS

Newbiggen Street

CM62RA

Watling Lane

CB113JY

Elder Street

CB102PE

High Street

CB102TF

Top Road

CM63QF

Richmonds Green

CM62RF

Walden Road

CB102SA

Thaxted Road

CB102PW

Bumpstead Road

CM74TW

Cook's Lane

CB102PB

Church Road

CM62JT

Hanchetts Orchard

CB113LH

Deynes Road

CM62EA

Abbey View

CM62DZ

Abbey View

CB102LJ

Cole End Lane

CM63QA

Bardfield End Green

CM74TS

Bakers Cottages

CM62JU

Townfield

CM62PG

Fishmarket Street

CM74PR

Oxen End

CB113LZ

Henham Road

CM62NS

Monk Street

CM74TL

The Sampfords

CM62QP

Vicarage Lane

CM62NT

Mayes Place

CB113LJ

High Street

CB102QP

Maynards Lane

CM62QN

Margaret Street

CB113LL

The Close

CB102RR

Parsonage Farm Lane

CM62LT

Mill End

CB102UA

Ashdon Road

CB102PP

Bumpstead Road

CM62FH

Burns Way

CM62EB

Abbey View

CM62LF

Copthall Lane

CB102SE

Willetts Field

CM62LX

Brook View

CB102QW

Hawkins Hill

CM62NL

Stanbrook

CM62NX

Dunmow Road

CB102SR

Maple Lane

CB102YH

Pinkney Close

CM62LQ

Orange Street

CB102RJ

Sparepenny Lane

CM62QR

Newbiggen Street

CB102UE

Radwinter End

CM74TU

The Sampfords

CM62PW

Weaverhead Close

CM62RD

Boyton End

CM62JX

Orchard Close

CM62FT

Holst Lane

CM62PX

Rochelle Close

CM62LY

Barnards Field

CB102PD

High Street

CB102PF

Well Yard

CM62FW

Weaverhead Close

CM62PF

Stoney Lane

CM62PQ

Mill Row

CB113LF

High Street

CB113JX

Newport Road

CM62LA

Town Street

CM62JZ

Wedow Road

CM62QD

Cutlers Green

CB102RT

Hill Road

CM62FE

Bellrope Meadow

CM74PX

Oxen End

CM62LZ

The Lees

CM62QU

Newbiggen Street

CM62FN

Elers Way

CB102QT

Finchingfield Road

CB102XR

Pepples Lane

CB102YQ

Walden Avenue

CB102QS

Stambourne Road

CM62PL

Bull Ring

CM74TP

Styles

CB102QN

Finchingfield Road

CM62JY

Wedow Road

CM62NR

Monk Street

CB113JT

Purton End

CB102RH

Sparepenny Lane North

CM62RN

Clare Court

CB113NA

Hamperden End

CM62PE

Watling Street

CM62FJ

Mosscotts

CM62QX

Watling Lane

CB102SP

Walden Road

CM62DU

Wolseys Chase

Data Sources

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