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Location in EssexChatter End 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 Chatter End

Chatter End is a small settlement located in the county of Essex, within the country of England. It falls within the CM23 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the county. The area is characterised by open countryside and agricultural land, with a mix of residential properties and farmland. The village is not particularly large, with a modest population and a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. It is close to the town of Colchester, which provides access to larger amenities and transport links. The surrounding landscape is typical of Essex, with rolling fields and scattered trees. Chatter End is not a tourist destination but offers a sense of tranquillity for those living in or visiting the area.

School Ratings in Chatter End

There are 42 schools in and around Chatter End. 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 Chatter End

The average property price is £495K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £674K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Chatter End

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Chatter End, with 97 recorded incidents in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Chatter End

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Chatter End ranks among the least deprived areas in England. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are generally above the national average.

Healthcare in Chatter End

There are 4 GP surgeries within three miles of Chatter End, the nearest being Peacock Surgery (2.5 miles away).

Local Data for Chatter End

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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

27 Primary
8 Secondary
7 Other
Outstanding 3
Good 16

Ofsted ratings for schools in the CM23 postcode area.

Farnham Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Manuden Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Avanti Grange Secondary School Secondary 1.6 miles Avanti Meadows Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Avanti Brook Primary School Primary 2 miles Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 2.2 miles Northgate Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Magna Carta Primary Academy Primary Good 2.3 miles Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles Utt1 Spangles Fanmily Hub Good 2.5 miles St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles Bishop's Stortford College Not applicable 2.6 miles

Household Income in Chatter End ONS 2023

The average total household income in Chatter End 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.

Chatter End £71,543
England & Wales avg. £55,302

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

Businesses in Chatter End ONS 2025

There are approximately 2,001 active businesses based in Chatter End, 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 Chatter End IMD 2025

Chatter End is one of the least deprived areas in England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities are widely accessible and household incomes tend to sit comfortably above the national average. The area benefits from strong local services and a settled, established community.

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 Chatter End 347 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Chatter End sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

Violence & Sexual Offences 120
Anti-Social Behaviour 97
Other Theft 27
Shoplifting 23
Criminal Damage & Arson 19
Public Order 18
Vehicle Crime 18
Burglary 8
Drugs 6
Other Crime 5
Theft from Person 3
Bicycle Theft 1
Weapons 1
Robbery 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 2.5 miles
Bishops Stortford Train Station 2.9 miles
Newport (Essex) Train Station 5.8 miles
Sawbridgeworth Train Station 6.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Farnham Green 0.6 miles Level's Green 0.6 miles Farnham 0.6 miles Mallows Green 0.6 miles Uppend 0.9 miles Bentfield Bury 1.2 miles Upwick Green 1.4 miles Hazel End 1.4 miles Manuden 1.4 miles Maggots End 1.4 miles Walnuttree Green 1.8 miles East End 1.8 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 Chatter End

Of the 17,281 households in and around Chatter End, 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 Chatter End.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chatter End

What is the population of Chatter End?
Chatter End 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 Chatter End?
The average property in and around Chatter End 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 Chatter End a deprived area?
Chatter End 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 Chatter End?
Chatter End is covered by the CM23 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Chatter End?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Chatter End, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Chatter End?
The nearest railway station to Chatter End is Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station, about 2.5 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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