Burnells Way is in Stansted and in Uttlesford district. CM24 8LA is located in the Stansted North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnells Way, Stansted, CM24 8LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM24 8UW, CM24 8LN, CM24 8LB, CM24 8LR, CM24 8LT, CM24 8LE, CM24 8JR, CM24 8NB, CM24 8LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM24 8LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM24 8LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.7% | 19.8% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 61.3% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 14% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 44% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 92.5% | 89.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 89.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnells Way was 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Burnells Way has the 17th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 42nd highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Burnells Way, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-05-05 | £513,817 |
| 27 Burnells Way, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-09-11 | £529,646 |
| 5 Burnells Way, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2020-07-29 | £895,871 |
| 3 Burnells Way, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-09-02 | £565,957 |
| 7 Burnells Way, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2018-09-14 | £565,701 |
CM24 8LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8LA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM24 8LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 121 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Rainsford Road , Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8DX | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Hampton Road , CM24 8FE | 2out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Birchwood , Birchanger CM23 5QL | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manuden Primary School The Street , Manuden CM23 1DE | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall School Forest Hall Road , CM24 8TZ | 2out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 4,521 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 5,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Trees Independent School 13a London Road , Bishops Stortford CM23 5NA | - not rated | 5,277 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear And Eden | The Bean House, Brewery Barn | 114 yd | |
| Flames | Flame Grill, 5 Lower Street | 114 yd | |
| Stansted Youth Centre | Stansted Youth And Education Centre, Lower Street | 144 yd | |
| The Cork House | 40 Lower Street, Stansted | 144 yd | |
| Crimson 8 | 7 Castle Walk, Lower Street | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog And Duck | 58 Lower Street, Stansted | 144 yd | |
| Mix | 18 Lower Street, Stansted | 192 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Station Road, Stansted | 291 yd | |
| Stansted Football Club | Hargrave Park, Cambridge Road | 401 yd | |
| Stansted Bowls Club | Recreation Ground, Stansted | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower | 8 Station Road, Stansted | 291 yd | |
| Lams Take Away | 6 Station Road, Stansted | 291 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 22 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 368 yd | |
| Dorringtons Ltd (Stansted) | 23 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 409 yd | |
| Churchills | 17 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y \& Z Minimarket | 7 Chapel Hill, Stansted | 248 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | Co-Operative Food, Unit 3 | 344 yd | |
| Tesco | 16 - 18 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 368 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hargrave Park CAMBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 426 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.