Mill Hill is in Stansted and in Uttlesford district. CM24 8BS is located in the Stansted North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Hill, Stansted, CM24 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM24 8BL, CM24 8AS, CM24 8BB, CM24 8AT, CM24 8BD, CM24 8BA, CM24 8HB, CM24 8FG, CM24 8GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM24 8BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.9% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.1% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 37.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 44.1% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 52.4% | 53.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| 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 CM24 8BS this area, 8.8% 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 | 14.8% | 8.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 43% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 89.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 90.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 90.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Hill was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Mill Hill has the 13th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 48th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill House Mill Hill, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2017-07-10 | £708,031 |
| Mill House Mill Hill, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2007-07-31 | £746,066 |
| Castle View House Mill Hill, Stansted, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £385,000 | 2003-05-01 | £827,252 |
CM24 8BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM24 8BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Carta Primary Academy St John's Road , CM24 8JP | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Hampton Road , CM24 8FE | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Rainsford Road , Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Birchwood , Birchanger CM23 5QL | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Meadows Primary School Farnham Road , CM23 1FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall School Forest Hall Road , CM24 8TZ | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hall School Forest Hall Road , CM24 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Grange Secondary School Newland Avenue , CM23 2BD | - not rated | 3,712 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kirk School Chapel Hill , Mountfitchet CM24 8AG | - not rated | 422 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Hazel End , CM23 1HE | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Trees Independent School 13a London Road , Bishops Stortford CM23 5NA | - not rated | 4,698 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College School House , Maze Green Road CM23 2PQ | - not rated | 4,916 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 Linden | 1 - 3 Silver Street, Stansted | 286 yd | |
| Calleighs Of Stansted | The Old Bell, Pines Hill | 402 yd | |
| Brohmon | 8 Chapel Hill, Stansted | 428 yd | |
| Touchpoint | Crafton Green House, 72 Chapel Hill | 437 yd | |
| The Bombay Butler | 7 Station Road, Stansted | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted Bowls Club | Recreation Ground, Stansted | 133 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Station Road, Stansted | 448 yd | |
| Mix | 18 Lower Street, Stansted | 538 yd | |
| Stansted Football Club | Hargrave Park, Cambridge Road | 584 yd | |
| The Dog And Duck | 58 Lower Street, Stansted | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower | 8 Station Road, Stansted | 447 yd | |
| Lams Take Away | 6 Station Road, Stansted | 448 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 22 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 539 yd | |
| Dorringtons Ltd (Stansted) | 23 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 598 yd | |
| Churchills | 17 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | Co-Operative Food, Unit 3 | 312 yd | |
| Y \& Z Minimarket | 7 Chapel Hill, Stansted | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | 16 - 18 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hargrave Park CAMBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 771 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 159.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.