Area guide

Living in CM24, Uttlesford

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CM24 in Uttlesford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Uttlesford: £482,652, up 3.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.

Check sold prices for a specific address in CM24 →

What actually sold around CM24

118 recorded home sales on the streets around central CM24 in the last 2 years, with a median of £395,000 and a range from £130,000 to £2,000,000. Mostly terraced houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
5 BROOK ROAD, CM24 8BB detached £760,000 2026-05-28
41 WOODFIELDS, CM24 8AL terraced £345,000 2026-05-21
2 PALMER CLOSE, CM24 8FB semi-detached £455,000 2026-05-08
37 WEST ROAD, CM24 8NG detached £740,000 2026-05-05
38 STONEY COMMON, CM24 8NF terraced £370,000 2026-04-30
16 ROCHFORD CLOSE, CM24 8LZ terraced £310,000 2026-04-16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

14 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Secondary Outstanding 2.6 mi
St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Primary Good 0.3 mi
Forest Hall School Secondary Good 0.5 mi
Avanti Meadows Primary School Primary Good 1.9 mi
Manuden Primary School Primary Good 1.9 mi
Hockerill Anglo-European College Secondary Good 2.4 mi

10 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

See the full school breakdown for CM24 →

What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Managers, directors and senior officials18.4%
Professional occupations16.8%
Associate professional and technical14.3%
Skilled trades11.8%
Elementary occupations10.6%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

48 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CM24 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Deprivation

This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Uttlesford's figures.

Common questions about CM24

What is the average house price in CM24?

The average sold price in Uttlesford is £482,652 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in CM24?

Prices in Uttlesford are up 3.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in CM24?

The median of 118 recorded sales around central CM24 in the last 2 years is £395,000, ranging from £130,000 to £2,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in CM24?

14 schools sit within 3 miles of central CM24, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in CM24?

48 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM24 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is CM24 at risk of flooding?

Central CM24 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is CM24 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £395,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 48 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is CM24 safe?

48 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CM24 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? CM24 or CM22, CM24 or CM23, CM24 or SG10.

Want the full picture for a specific property?

This page covers CM24 as a whole. For sold price history, EPC rating, exact-address crime and flood risk, school catchment areas and 30+ other checks on one specific property, search its full postcode.