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The Sampfords

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About

The Sampfords ward encompasses the neighbouring parishes of Great and Little Sampford in northwest Uttlesford. The area is characterised by agricultural land, small woods, and the gently rolling countryside typical of this part of Essex. Settlement is focused on the two historic village cores, with a mix of residential and farm buildings. The landscape is primarily rural, with fields demarcated by hedgerows defining much of the ward's open scenery.

The River Pant flows through the northern section of the ward, influencing the local topography. Community life centres on key buildings like the village halls and the distinctive church of St. Michael the Archangel in Great Sampford, which features a unique, separate wooden bell tower. The area is connected by narrow, winding lanes, with the main B1053 road providing a route towards Thaxted and Saffron Walden, linking these quieter parishes to the wider district.

Area overview

On average The Sampfords has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Sampfords is £65,432 per year. There are 2 schools in The Sampfords: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Sampfords is home to around 2,195 people, with a population density of about 37.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Sampfords Population
2,195
Population density
37.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.8(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.01(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.56(-61%)
Burglary
4.56(+64%)
Public order
4.56(-11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,070
94.26%
Other White
56
2.55%
Irish
25
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.36%
Total population: 2,196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
738
40.24%
Level 3 (A level)
298
16.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
278
15.16%
No qualifications
235
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
146
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 1,834

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
361
40.98%
Owns with a mortgage
322
36.55%
Social rents from council
68
7.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
61
6.92%
Other forms of private rent
30
3.41%
Total households: 881

Property prices in The Sampfords

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £685,000 in The Sampfords area, with individual transactions ranging from £258,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Sampfords 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 The Sampfords over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced2£329,442
Detached18£707,500
Semi-Detached5£410,000

10 years median price trend in The Sampfords

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

All postcodes in The Sampfords

CB102PL

Harvey Way

CM74TN

Bell Lane

CB102QR

The Sampfords

CB102PJ

Wincelow Hall Road

CB102TQ

Hempstead Road

CB102PU

Longcroft

CB102QP

Maynards Lane

CB102PQ

Anso Road

CM74PR

Oxen End

CB102NZ

Howe Lane

CB102RS

The Sampfords

CB102NX

The Sampfords

CB102RQ

Moor End

CB102SN

Beech Cottages

CM74TP

Styles

CB102QN

Finchingfield Road

CB102TX

Water Lane

CB102QL

Hall Road

CB102QS

Stambourne Road

CB102UE

Radwinter End

CB102SW

Walden Road

CM74PX

Oxen End

CB102SA

Thaxted Road

CB102SR

Maple Lane

CB102PF

Well Yard

CM74TW

Cook's Lane

CB102TJ

Mill End

CB102QJ

The Sampfords

CB102RT

Hill Road

CB102RX

Tindon End

CB102UH

The Sampfords

CB102RY

Bush Road

CM74TS

Bakers Cottages

CB102TE

Princes Well

CB102SE

Willetts Field

CB102QF

Sampford Hall Lane

CM74TZ

St Katharines Green

CB102SS

Stocking Green

CB102UD

Radwinter End

CB102QQ

High Beech Cottage

CB102RJ

Sparepenny Lane

CB102RZ

Thaxted Road

CB102RR

Parsonage Farm Lane

CB102PE

High Street

CM74TY

The Sampfords

CB102SB

Homebridge

CB102XT

Tindon End

CB102RU

Tindon End

CM74PU

Oxen End

CB102TL

Sampford Road

CB102TH

Hempstead Road

CM74SH

Hawkspur Green

CB102UB

Golden Lane

CB102PB

Church Road

CB102QG

Sampford Hall Lane

CB102PP

Bumpstead Road

CB102NY

Howe Lane

CB102QE

Sampford Hall Lane

CB102FU

Gillon Way

CB102UA

Ashdon Road

CB102TY

West View

CB102FN

Hall Road

CB102QT

Finchingfield Road

CB102PR

Finchingfield Road

CB102RN

Robletts Villas

CM74TR

Styles

CM74SQ

The Sampfords

CM74TL

The Sampfords

CB102RW

Monks Corner

CB102RL

Red Lion Cottages

CB102TG

South View

CB102SX

Church Hill

CB102RH

Sparepenny Lane North

CB102PW

Bumpstead Road

CM74TU

The Sampfords

CB102SP

Walden Road

CB102QH

The Sampfords

CB102TF

Top Road

CB102TZ

East View Close

CB102RG

High Street

CB102PD

High Street

CB102QW

Hawkins Hill

CM74TT

The Sampfords

CB102PH

Hill Road

CM63QB

Hydes Gate Cottages

CB102NU

Anso Corner

CB102RP

Watson Close

CB102PA

Church Hill

CB102PN

Witchtree Lane

CM74PS

The Sampfords

Data Sources

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