High Lane is in Stansted and in Uttlesford district. CM24 8LE 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 High Lane, Stansted, CM24 8LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM24 8NB, CM24 8LR, CM24 8SP, CM24 8GP, CM24 8LB, CM24 8LA, CM24 8SR, CM24 8LT, CM24 8UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM24 8LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 54.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 21.2% | 24.7% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 51% | -14.3% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 50.3% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 26.7% | -13.9% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 15.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 34.8% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 99% | 95.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.6% | 95.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 94.5% | 96.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Lane was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almont House High Lane, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-10-13 | £1,321,739 |
| The Cottage High Lane, Stansted, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-09-06 | £456,186 |
| Mont Cottage High Lane, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2002-09-23 | £913,788 |
CM24 8LE 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 8LE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 193 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Rainsford Road , Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8DX | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Hampton Road , CM24 8FE | 2out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Birchwood , Birchanger CM23 5QL | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Elsenham CM22 6DD | 3out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 5,419 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 | 5,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cork House | 40 Lower Street, Stansted | 56 yd | |
| Stansted Youth Centre | Stansted Youth And Education Centre, Lower Street | 56 yd | |
| Bear And Eden | The Bean House, Brewery Barn | 189 yd | |
| Flames | Flame Grill, 5 Lower Street | 189 yd | |
| Crimson 8 | 7 Castle Walk, Lower Street | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog And Duck | 58 Lower Street, Stansted | 56 yd | |
| Mix | 18 Lower Street, Stansted | 246 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Station Road, Stansted | 365 yd | |
| Stansted Football Club | Hargrave Park, Cambridge Road | 530 yd | |
| Stansted Bowls Club | Recreation Ground, Stansted | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lams Take Away | 6 Station Road, Stansted | 365 yd | |
| Mayflower | 8 Station Road, Stansted | 365 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 22 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 504 yd | |
| Dorringtons Ltd (Stansted) | 23 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 536 yd | |
| Churchills | 17 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y \& Z Minimarket | 7 Chapel Hill, Stansted | 354 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | Co-Operative Food, Unit 3 | 496 yd | |
| Tesco | 16 - 18 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hargrave Park CAMBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 510 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.