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Birchanger built-up area

Built-up area0.3 km² (0.1 sq mi)

Location in EssexBirchanger sits where the marker shows within the county.

42,862
Population
16,111
Households
8 / 10
Deprivation decile
Among least deprived
12
Schools nearby
£71,543
Avg. household income
2,001
Businesses
737
People per km²
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About Birchanger

Birchanger is a small village located in the county of Essex, in the east of England. It lies within the CM23 postcode area and is situated near the border with Hertfordshire. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. It is close to the A120 road, which provides access to nearby towns and cities, including Chelmsford and Braintree. The surrounding area is largely rural, with open fields and scattered woodland. Birchanger is also near the village of Great Dunmow, which offers additional amenities. The community is quiet and family-oriented, with local schools and a few small shops serving residents. The village has a long history, with records indicating settlement dating back to the medieval period.

School Ratings in Birchanger

Families in Birchanger have access to 47 local schools. Windhill21, The Bishop's Stortford High School and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Birchanger

Homes sell for an average of £495K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £674K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Birchanger

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Birchanger, with 76 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Birchanger

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Birchanger 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.

Healthcare in Birchanger

There are 9 GP surgeries within three miles of Birchanger, the nearest being Mse Icb Adhd Elixir Medics (1.2 miles away).

Local Data for Birchanger

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Property Prices 6,863 sales

Average Price £495K
£500 , £29.58M
Detached £674K 2,099
Semi £455K 1,739
Terraced £368K 1,463
Flat £257K 1,316

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

30 Primary
9 Secondary
8 Other
Outstanding 3
Good 16

Ofsted ratings for schools in the CM23 postcode area.

Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Birchwood High School Secondary 0.9 miles Forest Hall School Secondary Good 1 miles EH3 Buttercups Family Centre 1 miles Summercroft Primary School Primary Good 1 miles All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford Primary Good 1 miles St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Hockerill Anglo-European College Secondary Good 1.4 miles The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Secondary Outstanding 1.5 miles Avanti Meadows Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Magna Carta Primary Academy Primary Good 1.6 miles Utt1 Spangles Fanmily Hub Good 1.6 miles

Household Income in Birchanger ONS 2023

The average total household income in Birchanger is approximately £71,543 a year before tax, 29% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £51,046. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Birchanger £71,543
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £51,046.

Businesses in Birchanger ONS 2025

There are approximately 2,001 active businesses based in Birchanger, around 47 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 40 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

2,001 Total businesses
47 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 91%
Small, 10-49 8%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Birchanger IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Birchanger 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.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
7/10
Children 0-15 20%
Working age 65%
Older 65+ 15%
8,500 Children (0-15) 20%
27,648 Working Age 65%
6,704 Older (65+) 16%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Birchanger 301 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Birchanger is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

Violence & Sexual Offences 95
Anti-Social Behaviour 76
Shoplifting 35
Other Theft 19
Vehicle Crime 17
Criminal Damage & Arson 15
Burglary 14
Drugs 13
Public Order 6
Weapons 3
Theft from Person 3
Bicycle Theft 2
Robbery 2
Other Crime 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station 1.5 miles
Bishops Stortford Train Station 1.8 miles
Sawbridgeworth Train Station 5 miles
Newport (Essex) Train Station 6.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Duck End 0 yards Tilekiln Green 0.9 miles Start Hill 0.9 miles Stansted Mountfitchet 1.2 miles Burton End 1.4 miles Bishop's Stortford 1.4 miles Bedlar's Green 1.4 miles Hockerill 1.8 miles Hazel End 1.8 miles Great Hallingbury 1.9 miles Takeley Street 2 miles Bentfield Green 2 miles

Local Government

District East Hertfordshire
County Hertfordshire
Ward Bishop's Stortford North
Constituency Hertford and Stortford
Parish Manuden
Region East of England

Home Ownership in Birchanger

Of the 17,281 households in and around Birchanger, 70% are owned, 11% are socially rented and 19% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 70% Social rented 11% Private rented 19%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Birchanger.

Frequently Asked Questions about Birchanger

What is the population of Birchanger?
Birchanger has a population of approximately 42,862 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Birchanger?
The average property in and around Birchanger sold for about £495,177, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 42% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Birchanger a deprived area?
Birchanger sits among the least deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 8 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Birchanger?
Birchanger is covered by the CM23 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Birchanger?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Birchanger, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Birchanger?
The nearest railway station to Birchanger is Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station, about 1.5 miles away.

Streets in CM23 30 shown View all streets

A120 1 A1250 3 Abbotts Way 2 Adams Close 1 Adderley Road 2 Albury Place 1 Alconbury 1 Alder Close 1 All Saints Close 1 Allerthorp Close 2 Alpha Place 2 Ambrose Close 2 Anderson Close 1 Anglesey Close 1 Appleton Fields 2 Apsley Close 1 Apton Fields 1 Apton Road 6 Archer Place 2 Armourers Close 1 Ascot Close 1 Ashby Rise 1 Ashdale 2 Ashwell Drive 1 Aster Close 1 Atherton Close 1 Audrey Gardens 1 Avenue Place 1 Avenue Road 3 Aynsworth Avenue 2

Postcodes in CM23 50 shown View all postcodes

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