Alices Cottages is in Sawbridgeworth and in East Hertfordshire district. CM21 0DN is located in the Sawbridgeworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alices Cottages, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM21 0DJ, CM21 0BJ, CM21 9QU, CM21 9JL, CM21 9QN, CM21 9BS, CM21 9EW, CM21 9JJ, CM21 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM21 0DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 37.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 46.8% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.5% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 36.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 88.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 88.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alices Cottages was 77.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Sawbridgeworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alices Cottages has the 11th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Sawbridgeworth and the 112th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Alice Cottages West Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2019-01-23 | £443,943 |
| 2 Alices Cottages, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-08-17 | £455,295 |
| 2 Alices Cottages, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2009-12-02 | £440,993 |
| 2 Alices Cottages, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2004-03-19 | £411,155 |
| 2 Alices Cottages, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2002-02-22 | £430,359 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville Primary School West Road , CM21 0BL | 4out of 4 | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedings Junior School Bullfields , CM21 9DD | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School Knight Street , CM21 9AT | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wych Church of England Primary School High Wych , CM21 0JB | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spellbrook CofE Primary School London Road , Spellbrook CM23 4BA | 2out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leventhorpe Cambridge Road , CM21 9BY | 4out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 4,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 5,041 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth's Centre Perry Green , SG10 6EW | - not rated | 4,592 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's School South End , SG10 6EW | 3out of 4 | 4,592 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 4,952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth | 37 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 78 London Road, Sawbridgeworth | 152 yd | |
| Mint Cafe | 9 Bakers Walk, Bell Street | 326 yd | |
| New Mexico Restaurant | 1-10 Bells Walk, London Road | 364 yd | |
| Star Of India | 51 London Road, Sawbridgeworth | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate Public House | 81 London Road, Sawbridgeworth | 126 yd | |
| United Services Club | 11 Station Road, Sawbridgeworth | 249 yd | |
| The White Lion | London Road, Sawbridgeworth | 379 yd | |
| Queens Head | 26 Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth | 386 yd | |
| George Fourth | Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Workshop Coffee House | 60B Station Road, Sawbridgeworth | 224 yd | |
| Golden City | 13 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth | 400 yd | |
| The Shop | Dorringtons Ltd, Station Road | 551 yd | |
| Bellwaris Indian Takeaway | Unit D1, The Maltings | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 30 London Road, Sawbridgeworth | 333 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bullfields CUTFORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Sawbridgeworth Town Football Club CROFTERS END | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Reedings Junior School BULLFIELDS | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Leventhorpe Pool & Gym CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Town Fields ALDERS WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Leventhorpe Leisure Centre LEVENTHORPE LEISURE CENTRE LEVENTHORPE LEISURE CENTRE CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Leventhorpe Business And Enterprise Academy LEVENTHORPE LEISURE CENTRE LEVENTHORPE LEISURE CENTRE CAMBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.