School Catchments and House Prices in Takeley
In the Takeley area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Takeley area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
How the Takeley school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £500,000 and a detached home averages £562,500.
Ofsted ratings across the Takeley area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Takeley.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Takeley numbers
The schools families ask about here are Takeley Primary School, Roseacres Primary School, Great Dunmow & Bishop's Stortford area secondaries and Independents (Bishop's Stortford & near). 2 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Takeley to Stansted Airport takes about 5 to 10 min drive.
By price, Takeley ranks 108 of the 200 Essex locations we cover, at £500,000 against a county average of £520,425. Band D council tax here is £2,296, against an average of £2,301 across the county locations we cover.
How Takeley scores for different buyers
Takeley is a large, fast-growing Uttlesford commuter village by Stansted Airport.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Takeley property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | Two Good primaries (Takeley and Roseacres), modern family housing and Hatfield Forest on the doorstep, though secondaries mean a drive. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★★★☆ | No village station, but the A120, the M11 (Junction 8) and the Stansted Express (London ~50 min) from the airport or Bishop's Stortford make for easy commuting. |
| Professionals | ★★★★★ | Stansted Airport and its employers are on the doorstep, with Cambridge, Chelmsford and the M25 all in easy reach, superb for work. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | The modern estates give a decent supply of newer homes, but above-average prices temper the ease of entry. |
| Downsizers | ★★☆☆☆ | A growing, busy commuter and airport village with real aircraft noise, less suited to those wanting a quiet retreat. |
Commuters & airport workers
People wanting excellent transport, Stansted Airport right beside the village, the A120 and M11 on the doorstep, and stations at Stansted and Bishop's Stortford for London and Cambridge, a major draw.
Families
People wanting a growing village with village primaries, extensive modern family housing (Priors Green and others), and Hatfield Forest and the Flitch Way on the doorstep, a popular choice for family buyers.
Outdoor & value-minded buyers
People drawn to Hatfield Forest and the countryside, and buyers wanting a relatively accessible Uttlesford village happy to trade some aircraft noise for the transport links.
Takeley is known locally for London Stansted Airport & the transport links, and Hatfield Forest. Right beside the village on the A120 by the M11, the major employer and the reason for Takeley's rapid growth, with its mainline station for London and Cambridge; the defining feature of the area.
Practical detail for Takeley: the CM22 postcode district, no village station, use Stansted Airport or Bishop's Stortford (West Anglia main line / Stansted Express to London ~50 min) and nearest A and E is Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow (or Addenbrooke's, Cambridge), verify with NHS.
Takeley at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Takeley Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Roseacres Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Great Dunmow & Bishop's Stortford area secondaries | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independents (Bishop's Stortford & near) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Takeley
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £50,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Takeley
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Takeley, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
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