South Road is in Takeley, Bishop'S Stortford and in Uttlesford district. CM22 6RB is located in the Takeley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM22 6RE, CM22 6RH, CM22 6QY, CM22 6RW, CM22 6RA, CM22 6RQ, CM22 6RF, CM22 6RG, CM22 6QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM22 6RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.5% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.5% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM22 6RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 44.2% | 13.3% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 25.8% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 15.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 12.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 | 39% | 40% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 33% | 39% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around CM22 6RB this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 30.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 16% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 21.3% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.5% | 93.2% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 88.5% | 89.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 89.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 112.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% higher than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 19th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 South Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,400 | 2022-05-23 | £264,885 |
| 1 South Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-22 | £385,892 |
| 12 South Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-12-11 | £309,727 |
| 8 South Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2015-03-06 | £302,694 |
| 10 South Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-06-23 | £381,004 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacres Primary School Roseacres , Takeley CM22 6QY | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Takeley Primary School Bennet Canfield , Little Canfield CM6 1YE | 2out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Christian School (Takeley) Dunmow Road , Brewers End CM22 6QH | - not rated | 377 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Community Cafe | The Old School Community Café, Dunmow Road | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Ashes | Four Ashes, Brewers End | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli | Dunmow Road, Takeley | 320 yd | |
| Weston (Business Centres) Ltd | Weston Business Centre, Parsonage Road | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Takeley Cricket Club Brewers End | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Takeley Football Club (Fsi Stadium) STATION HOUSE STATION HOUSE SYCAMORE CLOSE | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Takeley Sports Field 94A 94A HATFIELD BROADOAKS ROAD | grass pitches | 934 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.