About Sheering

Sheering is a small village located in Essex, England, within the CM22 postcode area. It is situated near the River Stort and offers a peaceful setting for residents and visitors alike. The village is primarily residential, with a few local amenities including a church and a pub, providing a sense of community for those who live there. The surrounding countryside features fields and farmland, making it a suitable location for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Sheering is well-connected to nearby towns, with good transport links that allow for easy access to larger centres such as Bishop's Stortford and Harlow. The village's location makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider Essex area.

School Ratings in Sheering

Sheering is served by 66 schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Sheering

Property prices average £620K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £655K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Sheering

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Other theft accounts for the highest share in Sheering, with 5 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Sheering

Sheering falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels across the area tend to be higher than the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Sheering

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Sheering, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,946 sales

Average Price £620K
£1K — £123.97M
Detached £655K 1,053
Semi £434K 487
Terraced £379K 253
Flat £257K 54

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

42 Primary
10 Secondary
14 Other
Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Hatfield Heath Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles EH6 Duckling Green Family Centre Requires Improvement 1.4 miles Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School Primary Outstanding 1.6 miles Reedings Junior School Primary Good 1.7 miles Saint Nicholas School 1.8 miles Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow Primary Good 1.8 miles Mandeville Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles Leventhorpe Secondary Good 2 miles Harlowbury Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Sheering IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Sheering among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
10/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
8,078 Children (0-15) 19%
26,072 Working Age 62%
10,178 Older (60+) 24%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.9% 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 Sheering 27 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Sheering falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.

7 Violence & Sexual Offences
5 Other Theft
4 Anti-Social Behaviour
3 Shoplifting
2 Burglary
2 Weapons
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Drugs
Local Policing
Essex Epping and Ongar Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Sawbridgeworth Train Station 1.4 miles
Bishops Stortford Train Station 4.8 miles
Roydon Train Station 6.4 miles
Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station 7.1 miles
St Margarets (Herts) Train Station 7.7 miles
Rye House Train Station 7.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lower Sheering 0.9 miles Newman's End 0.9 miles Ardley End 1.4 miles Campions 1.4 miles Matching Tye 1.4 miles Hatfield Heath 1.8 miles Matching 1.8 miles Sawbridgeworth 1.8 miles Churchgate Street 1.8 miles Housham Tye 1.9 miles Mott's Green 2 miles Hobbs Cross 2 miles

Local Government

District Uttlesford
County Essex
Ward Elsenham & Henham
Constituency Saffron Walden
Parish Henham
Region East of England

Streets in CM22 30 shown View all streets

A1060 4 A120 1 Alsa Gardens 2 Alsa Leys 2 Ardley Crescent 1 Ash View 1 Askew Close 1 Aston Lodge 1 Aylett Close 1 Back Lane 2 Bailey Close 1 Bambers Green Road 3 Barley Close 1 Barley Way 1 Barnfield 1 Barrington Hall 1 Bedlars Green Road 5 Bedwell Road 2 Beehive Court 1 Bentleys 1 Blossom Hill Drive 1 Blossom Place 1 Brick End Lane 1 Broad Street 2 Broadfield Road 1 Brook Springs Grove 2 Broom Farm Road 1 Broomfields 4 Broomshawbury Lane 2 Bullocks Lane 1

Postcodes in CM22 50 shown View all postcodes

CM22 6AA CM22 6AB CM22 6AD CM22 6AE CM22 6AF CM22 6AG CM22 6AH CM22 6AJ CM22 6AL CM22 6AN CM22 6AP CM22 6AQ CM22 6AR CM22 6AS CM22 6AT CM22 6AU CM22 6AW CM22 6AX CM22 6AY CM22 6AZ CM22 6BA CM22 6BB CM22 6BD CM22 6BE CM22 6BG CM22 6BH CM22 6BJ CM22 6BL CM22 6BN CM22 6BP CM22 6BQ CM22 6BS CM22 6BT CM22 6BU CM22 6BW CM22 6BY CM22 6DA CM22 6DB CM22 6DD CM22 6DE CM22 6DF CM22 6DG CM22 6DH CM22 6DJ CM22 6DL CM22 6DN CM22 6DP CM22 6DQ CM22 6DR CM22 6DS