CM21 Sawbridgeworth demonstrates modest residential dynamics with a trajectory score of 53.2, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally. Property prices have appreciated at 0.8% compound annual growth over five years, substantially lower than broader market trends, while rental growth reached 5.1% annually over the same period. The postcode sits in a latent gentrification stage with population growth of 1.3% recorded over five years. The divergence between price and rental growth suggests stronger investor demand for rental yields than capital appreciation, reflecting the area's character as a commuter location east of London with established infrastructure but limited recent development momentum.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Sawbridgeworth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
15 planning applications submitted in CM21 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes proposing 5 homes.
- Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission (ref: 3/24/0668/FUL/Dated 10/01/2025) for (Demolition of the existing dwelling property and outbuildings. Erection of two blocks comprising a total of 5 flats and 2 one and a half storey dwellings with parking, access and landscaping). The amendments include changes to the 5-flat block: building footprint alterations, rearrangement of fenestration, double storey front, rear and side additions to add first and second floor space, alterations to the roof with removal of the green roof, internal alterations to increase bedrooms and flat sizes, alterations to the materials, external landscaping and associated site changes.Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Erection of two dwellings, with access, parking and landscapingFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Retrospective application for garage extension and conversion to 1No. Detached two storey self build dwelling with insertion of ground floor windows. Installation of air source heat pump, photovoltaic roof panels, roof light and suntunnelFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
Sawbridgeworth (CM21) common questions
Is Sawbridgeworth up and coming?
Sawbridgeworth (CM21) has a trajectory score of 53/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 35% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 5.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Sawbridgeworth safe?
Sawbridgeworth has a safety score of 78/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Sawbridgeworth?
The average property price in Sawbridgeworth (CM21) is £522k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Sawbridgeworth?
The median monthly rent in Sawbridgeworth (CM21) is £1,486 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sawbridgeworth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Cambridge (CB22), Cambridge (CB2), Cambridge (CB1), Canning Town (E16), Cambridge (CB21). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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