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CM6 2PE

Watling Street

Thaxted & the Eastons

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Detailed insights for CM6 2PE

Overview

Postcode CM6 2PE is located in a rural town, within the Thaxted & the Eastons area of Uttlesford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter is £65,432 per year. The median sale price in Thaxted & the Eastons is £450,000 (around £382 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £365,000 and £597,000. The nearest station is Elsenham (Essex), about 5.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,548 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter is £65,432 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM6 2PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter near CM6 2PE 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 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
4,196.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.28(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.39(-53%)
Public order
4.85(-5%)
Burglary
3.78(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
86.31%
Indian
11
4.18%
Chinese
9
3.42%
Other White
6
2.28%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.14%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
47.77%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.16%
No qualifications
20
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
40.32%
Owns with a mortgage
49
39.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.52%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Thaxted & the Eastons

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £382
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £365K – £597K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £382 per square foot) in Thaxted & the Eastons area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,750 up to £1,420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thaxted & the Eastons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£592,500£382
Terraced14£407,500£365
Semi-Detached19£365,000£383
Flats2£282,500£443

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thaxted & the Eastons

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thaxted & the Eastons.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£564,000£255,000£352,500£347,500
2017£466,250—£365,000£320,250
2018£485,000£280,000£350,000£284,375
2019£512,500£360,000£355,000£310,000
2020£561,375£325,000£340,000£399,950
2021£595,000£332,500£365,000£315,000
2022£625,000£310,000£453,500£452,500
2023£612,500£330,000£397,500£315,000
2024£580,000£339,500£400,000£400,000
2025£675,000£245,000£415,750£377,500
2026£600,000£225,000£365,000£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thaxted & the Eastons.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thaxted & the Eastons.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£333£384£299£325
2017£338—£334£347
2018£325£366£362£310
2019£340£408£339£347
2020£333£355£351£367
2021£364£371£345£380
2022£409£379£415£415
2023£390£379£354£424
2024£360£328£394£392
2025£402£391£413£401
2026£364£465£391£341
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thaxted & the Eastons.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thaxted & the Eastons in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM6 2PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM6 2PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 2025Fernlea, Fishmarket Street, Dunmow, CM6 2PGDetachedFreehold£320,000
14 Aug 2026Little Haven, Weaverhead Lane, Dunmow, CM6 2PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
05 Dec 2025Midsummer House, Weaverhead Lane, Dunmow, CM6 2PNTerracedFreehold£425,000
20 Oct 202511 - 13, Town Street, Dunmow, CM6 2LDOtherFreehold£465,000
14 Aug 2025Maud Lambs Cottage, Fishmarket Street, Dunmow, CM6 2PQDetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the CM6 2PE postcode area, located within Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter, 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 CM6 2PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThaxted Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CM6 2PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM6 2PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGuildhall StoresTown Street, Uttlesford, CM6 2LAWalking directions to Guildhall Stores

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 CM6 2PE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Liam Foley

Thaxted & the Eastons - Elected 4 May 2023

Residents for Uttlesford

Richard Henry Haynes

Thaxted & the Eastons - 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
ParishThaxtedE04004164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thaxted, Great Sampford & RadwinterE02004594
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Uttlesford 004AE01022092
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CM6 2PE

Is CM6 2PE (Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter) safe?

The area around CM6 2PE records about 50 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CM6 2PE?

The median sale price around CM6 2PE in Thaxted & the Eastons is £450,000 (about £382 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM6 2PE?

There is 1 school close to CM6 2PE, including Thaxted Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CM6 2PE?

CM6 2PE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,548 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM6 2PE (Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North West Essex covering CM6 2PE is Kemi Badenoch (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Martin Liam Foley (Residents for Uttlesford) and Richard Henry Haynes (Residents for Uttlesford).