Mount Drive is in Stansted and in Uttlesford district. CM24 8NZ is located in the Stansted South & Birchanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mount Drive, Stansted, CM24 8NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM24 8NP, CM24 8PE, CM24 8NW, CM24 8NF, CM24 8NJ, CM24 8FL, CM24 8LZ, CM24 8FN, CM24 8NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM24 8NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM24 8NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 40.1% | 44.8% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 33.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (86%) 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 | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 37.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 23.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 38% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.3% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 80.5% 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% | 80.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 12.6% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 79.4% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Drive was 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount Drive has the 30th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 79th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mount Drive, Stansted, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £373,500 | 2025-07-23 | £372,396 |
| 10 Mount Drive, Stansted, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2022-02-25 | £361,949 |
| 10 Mount Drive, Stansted, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-03-29 | £327,412 |
| 6 Mount Drive, Stansted, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-04-05 | £364,216 |
| 4 Mount Drive, Stansted, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2016-03-11 | £330,083 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Hampton Road , CM24 8FE | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Carta Primary Academy St John's Road , CM24 8JP | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Rainsford Road , Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Birchwood , Birchanger CM23 5QL | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Meadows Primary School Farnham Road , CM23 1FQ | 3out of 4 | 2,900 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 | 849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hall School Forest Hall Road , CM24 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | - not rated | 3,768 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 593 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Hazel End , CM23 1HE | - not rated | 3,291 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Trees Independent School 13a London Road , Bishops Stortford CM23 5NA | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College School House , Maze Green Road CM23 2PQ | - not rated | 4,895 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori Pre-Preparatory School High House Farm , Mill End CM22 6PL | - not rated | 5,177 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calleighs Of Stansted | The Old Bell, Pines Hill | 484 yd | |
| The Bombay Butler | 7 Station Road, Stansted | 534 yd | |
| The Station Pizza | Station House, Station Road | 534 yd | |
| Burgers Lab | 3A Station Road, Stansted | 539 yd | |
| Uppers | 1 Lower Street, Stansted | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted Bowls Club | Recreation Ground, Stansted | 519 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Station Road, Stansted | 534 yd | |
| Mix | 18 Lower Street, Stansted | 651 yd | |
| The Dog And Duck | 58 Lower Street, Stansted | 844 yd | |
| Stansted Football Club | Hargrave Park, Cambridge Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower | 8 Station Road, Stansted | 534 yd | |
| Lams Take Away | 6 Station Road, Stansted | 534 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 22 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 921 yd | |
| Dorringtons Ltd (Stansted) | 23 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 987 yd | |
| Churchills | 17 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y \& Z Minimarket | 7 Chapel Hill, Stansted | 570 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | Co-Operative Food, Unit 3 | 676 yd | |
| Tesco | 16 - 18 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall School FOREST HALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 793 yd |
| Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre FOREST HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 819 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.