Paddock View is in Stansted and in Uttlesford district. CM24 8XL is located in the Stansted South & Birchanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paddock View, Stansted, CM24 8XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM24 8XH, CM24 8XN, CM24 8PX, CM24 8XG, CM24 8RJ, CM24 8PY, CM24 8LY, CM24 8LP, CM24 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM24 8XL 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 | 45.1% | 50% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.9% | 50% | -4.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 34.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 52.4% | 64% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 27.6% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 7.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8XL this area, 9.1% 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 | 14.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 15.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 19.6% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 40.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.7% | 92.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 89.5% | 86% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 88.1% | 86% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock View was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paddock View has the 29th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 73rd highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Paddock View, Stansted, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-03-14 | £509,956 |
| 5 Paddock View, Stansted, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,212,269 | 2023-07-28 | £1,159,615 |
| 3 Paddock View, Stansted, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-11-17 | £503,213 |
| 9 Paddock View, Stansted, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £600,000 | 2019-06-21 | £691,561 |
| 8 Paddock View, Stansted, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £600,000 | 2019-03-22 | £688,377 |
CM24 8XL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8XL 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| 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 | 449 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Hampton Road , CM24 8FE | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Rainsford Road , Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Birchwood , Birchanger CM23 5QL | 3out of 4 | 2,177 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 | 2,792 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 | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hall School Forest Hall Road , CM24 8TZ | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Grange Secondary School Newland Avenue , CM23 2BD | - not rated | 4,380 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 | 351 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Hazel End , CM23 1HE | - not rated | 3,561 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori Pre-Preparatory School High House Farm , Mill End CM22 6PL | - not rated | 4,944 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education-Whitewebbs C/O Unit 7 , Woodgates Farm CM6 2BN | - not rated | 5,120 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Advanced Education- Conifers Conifers , C/O Unit 7 Woodgates Farm CM6 2BN | - not rated | 5,224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountfitchet Castle | Lower Street, Stansted | 249 yd | |
| Crimson 8 | 7 Castle Walk, Lower Street | 249 yd | |
| Cafe Yeoman's | Cafe Yeomans Ltd, 14 Lower Street | 260 yd | |
| The Lower Street Brasserie | 30 Lower Street, Stansted | 260 yd | |
| The Bombay Butler | 7 Station Road, Stansted | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix | 18 Lower Street, Stansted | 260 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Station Road, Stansted | 271 yd | |
| The Dog And Duck | 58 Lower Street, Stansted | 340 yd | |
| Stansted Bowls Club | Recreation Ground, Stansted | 624 yd | |
| Stansted Football Club | Hargrave Park, Cambridge Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lams Take Away | 6 Station Road, Stansted | 271 yd | |
| Mayflower | 8 Station Road, Stansted | 271 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 22 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 755 yd | |
| Dorringtons Ltd (Stansted) | 23 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 809 yd | |
| Churchills | 17 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y \& Z Minimarket | 7 Chapel Hill, Stansted | 349 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | Co-Operative Food, Unit 3 | 609 yd | |
| Tesco | 16 - 18 Cambridge Road, Stansted | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hargrave Park CAMBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Forest Hall School FOREST HALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 980 yd |
| Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre FOREST HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,036 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.