CM24 8UF is in Burton End, Stansted and Uttlesford district. CM24 8UF 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 Burton End, Stansted, CM24 8UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM24 8UF is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population 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 | 45.3% | 44.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 54.7% | 55.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 8UF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 37.3% | 32.1% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 51.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 55.2% | 59.5% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 29.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 15.7% | 12.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 38.2% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 92.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 90% | 87.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 87.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CM24 8UF was 393.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 344.5% higher than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
CM24 8UF has the 4th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 4th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedrus, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2025-02-14 | £837,551 |
| Turners Spring, Stansted, Essex Other, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-11-29 | £778,287 |
| 3 Rochford Cottages, Stansted, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-08-30 | £331,462 |
| Marlensdale Farm, Stansted, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2023-11-23 | £1,689,613 |
| Four Winds, Stansted, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £852,500 | 2022-10-20 | £876,386 |
CM24 8UF 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 | 208 |
| Part-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Hampton Road , CM24 8FE | 2out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Carta Primary Academy St John's Road , CM24 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Birchwood , Birchanger CM23 5QL | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Rainsford Road , Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Elsenham CM22 6DD | 3out of 4 | 2,757 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 | 816 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 4,470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Christian School (Takeley) Dunmow Road , Brewers End CM22 6QH | - not rated | 4,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Findlay College | Stansted Hall, Church Road | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ash | Burton End, Stansted | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall School FOREST HALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre FOREST HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,038 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 91.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.