Bakers Walk is in Sawbridgeworth and in East Hertfordshire district. CM21 9QE is located in the Sawbridgeworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bakers Walk, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM21 9JS, CM21 9JT, CM21 9FG, CM21 9JG, CM21 9JH, CM21 9DA, CM21 9AQ, CM21 9EN, CM21 9GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM21 9QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.4% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 28% | 35.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 36.3% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 13.5% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 20.8% | 9.8% | -11.0% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 51.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 30.9% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.8% | 15.4% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17.9% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 39% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 88% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 92.3% | 85.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 6% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 86.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bakers Walk was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Sawbridgeworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bakers Walk has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Sawbridgeworth and the 154th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor, 5 Bakers Walk, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £23,000 | 2017-02-03 | £24,706 |
CM21 9QE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM21 9QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School Knight Street , CM21 9AT | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville Primary School West Road , CM21 0BL | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedings Junior School Bullfields , CM21 9DD | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wych Church of England Primary School High Wych , CM21 0JB | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spellbrook CofE Primary School London Road , Spellbrook CM23 4BA | 2out of 4 | 2,608 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 | 896 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 4,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue , CM20 2NR | 4out of 4 | 5,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 5,358 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Centre Perry Green , SG10 6EW | - not rated | 4,729 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's School South End , SG10 6EW | 3out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 5,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Cafe | 9 Bakers Walk, Bell Street | 2 yd | |
| New Mexico Restaurant | 1-10 Bells Walk, London Road | 73 yd | |
| Star Of India | 51 London Road, Sawbridgeworth | 73 yd | |
| KTeas | 21A Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth | 118 yd | |
| Listed | 27 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion | London Road, Sawbridgeworth | 56 yd | |
| The Old Bell | 38 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth | 152 yd | |
| The Gate Public House | 81 London Road, Sawbridgeworth | 202 yd | |
| Queens Head | 26 Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth | 304 yd | |
| George Fourth | Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 13 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth | 115 yd | |
| The Workshop Coffee House | 60B Station Road, Sawbridgeworth | 265 yd | |
| The Shop | Dorringtons Ltd, Station Road | 525 yd | |
| Bellwaris Indian Takeaway | Unit D1, The Maltings | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 30 London Road, Sawbridgeworth | 15 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Fields ALDERS WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 261 yd |
| Bullfields CUTFORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Reedings Junior School BULLFIELDS | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Sawbridgeworth Town Football Club CROFTERS END | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Leventhorpe Pool & Gym CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 853 yd |
| Leventhorpe Leisure Centre LEVENTHORPE LEISURE CENTRE LEVENTHORPE LEISURE CENTRE CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| Leventhorpe Business And Enterprise Academy LEVENTHORPE LEISURE CENTRE LEVENTHORPE LEISURE CENTRE CAMBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 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.