Station Road is in Elsenham, Bishop'S Stortford and in Uttlesford district. CM22 6LZ is located in the Elsenham & Henham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM22 6LQ, CM22 6LG, CM22 6LX, CM22 6LD, CM22 6HA, CM22 6LE, CM22 6HD, CM22 6LB, CM22 6JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM22 6LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM22 6LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 29.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 55.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.4% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 12.5% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.3% | 13.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.3% | 15.7% | -8.6% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 16.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 30.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.7% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 90.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 90.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.1% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Station Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 128th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Fenman Court Station Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-01-28 | £181,080 |
| Flat 6 Fenman Court Station Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2019-10-01 | £184,511 |
| Flat 7 Fenman Court Station Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,995 | 2015-10-30 | £163,349 |
| Flat 5 Fenman Court Station Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-08-15 | £171,009 |
| Flat 8 Fenman Court Station Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,995 | 2014-01-24 | £185,968 |
CM22 6LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM22 6LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Street , Elsenham CM22 6DD | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School School Lane , Henham CM22 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Rainsford Road , Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Carta Primary Academy St John's Road , CM24 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Hampton Road , CM24 8FE | 2out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall School Forest Hall Road , CM24 8TZ | 2out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsenham Memorial Hall | Leigh Drive, Elsenham | 703 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | High Street, Elsenham | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff And Eddies | 1 New Road, Elsenham | 229 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elsenham Recreation Ground Leigh Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Elsenham Cricket Club ELSENHAM CRICKET CLUB ELSENHAM CRICKET CLUB HENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 822 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.