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CM22 6ZR

Orchid Way

Elsenham & Henham

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Detailed insights for CM22 6ZR

Overview

Postcode CM22 6ZR is located in a rural hamlet, within the Elsenham & Henham area of Uttlesford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham is £71,426 per year. The median sale price in Elsenham & Henham is £425,000 (around £412 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £380,000 and £567,500. The nearest station is Elsenham (Essex), about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Spinney.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,739 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham is £71,426 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 241 ft away from CM22 6ZR.

Flood risk

N/A

Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham near CM22 6ZR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Elsenham (Essex) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM22 6ZR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Elsenham (Essex)

N/A

Walking directions to Elsenham (Essex)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM22 6ZR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe SpinneySmallWalking directions to The Spinney

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
44 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.08(+238%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.01(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.64(-11%)
Public order
3.63(-29%)
Vehicle crime
3.22(-27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
84%
Other White
15
4.62%
African
8
2.46%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
6
1.85%
Pakistani
5
1.54%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
38.77%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.49%
No qualifications
33
11.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
48.39%
Owns outright
51
41.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.68%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Elsenham & Henham

Median price: £425,000
Price per sq ft: £412
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £380K – £568K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £412 per square foot) in Elsenham & Henham area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elsenham & Henham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£555,000£409
Semi-Detached23£395,000£431
Terraced11£285,000£418
Flats2£144,750£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elsenham & Henham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elsenham & Henham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000—£340,000£289,995
2017£522,495£155,000£355,000£320,000
2018£482,998£351,750£324,500£306,250
2019£528,500£158,000£350,000£281,500
2020£547,875£147,000£365,000£312,000
2021£595,000—£398,750£315,000
2022£595,000£172,000£428,000£316,500
2023£592,500£350,000£400,000£349,998
2024£560,000£161,000£382,500£350,000
2025£570,000£158,750£425,000£355,000
2026£512,500—£380,000£372,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elsenham & Henham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elsenham & Henham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£348—£367£379
2017£347£343£377£392
2018£348£355£397£352
2019£348£376£369£422
2020£332£359£368£414
2021£378—£370£415
2022£413£320£433£506
2023£422£431£441£434
2024£420£398£437£453
2025£420£368£419£483
2026£374—£414£442
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elsenham & Henham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elsenham & Henham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM22 6ZR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM22 6ZR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 20251, Orchid Way, Bishop'S Stortford, CM22 6ZRDetachedFreehold£575,000
19 Sept 20252, Orchid Way, Bishop'S Stortford, CM22 6ZRSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
29 Oct 202515, Buttercup Close, Bishop'S Stortford, CM22 6ZPDetachedFreehold£570,000
25 Jul 20255, Buttercup Close, Bishop'S Stortford, CM22 6ZPSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
30 Jun 202516, Buttercup Close, Bishop'S Stortford, CM22 6ZPDetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the CM22 6ZR postcode area, located within Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CM22 6ZR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryElsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM22 6ZR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM22 6ZR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Uttlesford, CM22 6EHWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Uttlesford district.

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,815
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,334
Band E£2,852
Band F£3,371
Band G£3,890
Band H£4,668

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM22 6ZR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bianca Maria Donald

Elsenham & Henham - Elected 4 May 2023

Residents for Uttlesford

Petrina Michelle Lees

Elsenham & Henham - Elected 4 May 2023

Residents for Uttlesford

Member of parliament

Kemi Badenoch

North West Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictUttlesfordE07000077
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth West EssexE14001402
WardElsenham & HenhamE05009914
ParishElsenhamE04013153
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stansted Mountfitchet & ElsenhamE02004595
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Uttlesford 005AE01022062
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2025-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CM22 6ZR

Is CM22 6ZR (Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham) safe?

The area around CM22 6ZR records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CM22 6ZR?

The median sale price around CM22 6ZR in Elsenham & Henham is £425,000 (about £412 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM22 6ZR?

There is 1 school close to CM22 6ZR, including Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CM22 6ZR?

The closest station to CM22 6ZR is Elsenham (Essex), about 364 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM22 6ZR?

CM22 6ZR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,739 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM22 6ZR (Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North West Essex covering CM22 6ZR is Kemi Badenoch (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bianca Maria Donald (Residents for Uttlesford) and Petrina Michelle Lees (Residents for Uttlesford).

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