House prices in Uttlesford
The median price paid for a home in Uttlesford was £450,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,064 sales. House prices in Uttlesford fell 1.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 4.7% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Uttlesford was 35% higher than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in Uttlesford was £1,289 a month in August 2026, 0.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). Uttlesford had 5.5 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Uttlesford stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, Uttlesford had the 10th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +18.9 per 1,000 residents.
- Rents in Uttlesford had the 18th smallest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+0.5%).
- Uttlesford is the 28th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Uttlesford
The median price paid in Uttlesford was £450,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,064 sales, or £4,393 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £608,250 | 460 | £4,393 | +1.4% | +4.9% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £421,250 | 290 | £4,507 | −0.9% | +5.3% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £360,000 | 202 | £4,572 | −1.4% | +7.5% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £214,500 | 112 | £3,843 | +7.2% | +3.5% | £200,000 |
Compared with East of England and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttlesford | £450,000 | −1.1% | +4.7% | £4,393 | −1.8% |
| East of England | £332,500 | −2.2% | +5.6% | £3,841 | −0.7% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Uttlesford sold for a median £4,393 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 14% higher than the figure for East of England (£3,841).
Uttlesford has the 44th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its −1.1% change over the year is the 118th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 22nd biggest rise of 45 local authorities in East of England.
People moving in and out in Uttlesford
In the year ending June 2025, 7,298 people moved to Uttlesford from elsewhere in the UK and 5,498 moved away, a net gain of 1,800 (18.9 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- East Hertfordshire 1,035
- Harlow 512
- Epping Forest 462
Most moved out to
- East Hertfordshire 563
- Braintree 492
- South Cambridgeshire 279
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in Uttlesford
The average private rent in Uttlesford was £1,289 a month in August 2026, 0.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in Uttlesford are 23.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Uttlesford has the 103rd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 21st highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Deprivation in Uttlesford
Uttlesford is the 28th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 269th |
| Income | 278th |
| Employment | 291st |
| Education and skills | 259th |
| Health | 294th |
| Crime | 237th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 79th |
| Living environment | 146th |
How many homes sell in Uttlesford
1,025 homes were sold in Uttlesford in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.08 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Uttlesford were 4.7% down on the year before and 38.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 127th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 21st most of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Uttlesford
The police recorded 5,451 crimes in Uttlesford in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.5 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Uttlesford rose 3.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 10.6% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.06 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.99 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.21 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.26 |
Uttlesford has the 46th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 13th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Uttlesford
82.9% of premises in Uttlesford can get gigabit broadband and 96.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 76.2% can get full fibre, and 1.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 91st lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
73.1% of premises in Uttlesford get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Uttlesford
How much does a house cost in Uttlesford?
The median price paid for a home in Uttlesford was £450,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £608,250; semi-detached £421,250; terraced £360,000; flats £214,500.
Are house prices in Uttlesford going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Uttlesford fell 1.1%, and over five years it rose 4.7%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Uttlesford?
The average private rent in Uttlesford was £1,289 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £905; 2 bed £1,142; 3 bed £1,442; 4+ bed £2,035.
Is Uttlesford a safe place to live?
Uttlesford had 5.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 46th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East of England was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Uttlesford?
76.2% of premises in Uttlesford can get full fibre and 82.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- East Hertfordshire 19 km
- Braintree 21 km
- Harlow 22 km
- Chelmsford 25 km
- Epping Forest 25 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.