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About Bartlow
Bartlow is a village located in Cambridgeshire, within the CB21 postcode area of England. It lies to the north of the town of Saffron Walden and is situated near the border with Essex. The village is centred around a small cluster of buildings, including a church and a few residential properties, with open countryside surrounding the area. The landscape is predominantly rural, with fields and hedgerows typical of the English countryside. Bartlow has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The village is served by local roads and is within easy reach of larger towns and transport links. It remains a quiet, residential community with a strong sense of local identity.
School Ratings in Bartlow
Families in Bartlow have access to 15 local schools. Pilgrim Pathways School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bartlow
Homes sell for an average of £564K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £639K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bartlow
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Bartlow, with 2 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bartlow
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bartlow among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Local Data for Bartlow
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Property Prices 1,885 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the CB21 postcode area.
Household Income in Bartlow ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bartlow is approximately £70,850 a year before tax, 28% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £50,068. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £50,068.
Businesses in Bartlow ONS 2025
There are approximately 815 active businesses based in Bartlow, around 49 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 19 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bartlow IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bartlow experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Bartlow 4 crimes · April 2026
Crime levels in Bartlow are lower than the England and Wales average. While criminal damage & arson is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 4 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Bartlow
Of the 7,097 households in and around Bartlow, 71% are owned, 15% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bartlow.