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CM21

SAWBRIDGEWORTH

Essex, East Of England, England

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CM21 covers SAWBRIDGEWORTH in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £493,862
1yr change ▼ 2.9%
Crime 80% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£493,862

▼ 2.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

72% above national avg

Crime Rate

16.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

278 Mbps

Property Prices in CM21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM21 is £493,862, which is 15% above the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM21 cost 72.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM21 have fallen 2.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £739,844 198
Semi-detached £485,033 155
Terraced £387,807 107
Flat £234,034 141
All types £493,862 620

5-Year Price History

£481K £486K £492K £497K £503K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 16.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM21 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM21 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School Primary Outstanding mi
Reedings Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Mandeville Primary School Primary Good mi
High Wych Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Leventhorpe Secondary Good mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

156,875

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM21 are 278.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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278.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM21 is collected by East Hertfordshire. The Band D rate is £2,117/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM21 — SAWBRIDGEWORTH

Area Summary

CM21 (SAWBRIDGEWORTH) offers above-average property prices (£493,862, 72% above national average), low crime (80% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (278 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM21 SAWBRIDGEWORTH

What is the average house price in CM21 SAWBRIDGEWORTH?
The average house price in CM21 (SAWBRIDGEWORTH) is £493,862, based on 620 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 72% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.9% over the past year.
Is CM21 SAWBRIDGEWORTH a safe area to live?
Crime in CM21 is significantly below the national average (16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM21 SAWBRIDGEWORTH?
The population of CM21 (SAWBRIDGEWORTH) is approximately 156,875 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM21?
The average broadband download speed in CM21 is 278 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM21 SAWBRIDGEWORTH?
There are 5 schools in or near CM21. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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