Ladywell Prospect is in Sawbridgeworth and in Epping Forest district. CM21 9PS is located in the Rural East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ladywell Prospect, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM21 9PT, CM21 9PR, CM21 9PN, CM21 9LF, CM21 9PU, CM21 9PP, CM21 9PW, CM21 9RD, CM21 9LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM21 9PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM21 9PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 43.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 32.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 14.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 50.8% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 40.5% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CM21 9PS this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 10.8% | -12.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 14.9% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 35.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 99% | 92.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 89.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 89.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladywell Prospect was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% lower than the North Weald Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ladywell Prospect has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett and the 91st lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Ladywell Prospect, Sawbridgeworth, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-02-18 | £351,071 |
| 139 Ladywell Prospect, Sawbridgeworth, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-20 | £358,071 |
| 79 Ladywell Prospect, Sawbridgeworth, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2023-10-25 | £333,710 |
| 81 Ladywell Prospect, Sawbridgeworth, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-10-21 | £323,098 |
| 95 Ladywell Prospect, Sawbridgeworth, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-25 | £322,112 |
CM21 9PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School Knight Street , CM21 9AT | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedings Junior School Bullfields , CM21 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville Primary School West Road , CM21 0BL | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Sheering CM22 7LU | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wych Church of England Primary School High Wych , CM21 0JB | 3out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leventhorpe Cambridge Road , CM21 9BY | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 5,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 5,378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shed Coffee House Ltd | Unit W, The Maltings | 733 yd | |
| Riverside Pizza | Unit 1, The Maltings | 733 yd | |
| Trackside Diner | Unit 3c, The Maltings | 733 yd | |
| Coffee Box | 1 The Square, Sawbridgeworth | 986 yd | |
| Peking Palace | 31A Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William IV | 7 Vantorts Road, Sawbridgeworth | 917 yd | |
| Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club | Townfields, Springhall Road | 1,063 yd | |
| Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club | Townfields, Springhall Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwaris Indian Takeaway | Unit D1, The Maltings | 762 yd | |
| The Shop | Dorringtons Ltd, Station Road | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Fields ALDERS WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,024 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 34.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.