Dunmow Road is in Takeley, Bishop'S Stortford and in Uttlesford district. CM22 6SH 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 Dunmow Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM22 6SF, CM22 6SE, CM22 6QX, CM22 6QZ, CM22 6TL, CM22 6QA, CM22 6SG, CM22 6RX, CM22 6SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM22 6SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.3% | 35.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 49.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 51.3% | 47.6% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 40.3% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.5% | 9.3% | -17.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 20.8% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 30.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.2% | 87.9% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.4% 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% | 87.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 87.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunmow Road was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunmow Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 77th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Spirit Dunmow Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2012-07-26 | £683,382 |
| Police House Dunmow Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2011-03-28 | £431,848 |
| St Omer Dunmow Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2002-07-12 | £508,964 |
CM22 6SH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacres Primary School Roseacres , Takeley CM22 6QY | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Takeley Primary School Bennet Canfield , Little Canfield CM6 1YE | 2out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak Hatfield Broad Oak , CM22 7HH | 3out of 4 | 5,313 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 5,403 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 | 287 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 | 202 yd | |
| La Bonta | 6 Priors Green Local Centre, Bennet Canfield | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Ashes | Four Ashes, Brewers End | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli | Dunmow Road, Takeley | 35 yd | |
| Weston (Business Centres) Ltd | Weston Business Centre, Parsonage Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Takeley Cricket Club Brewers End | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Takeley Football Club (Fsi Stadium) STATION HOUSE STATION HOUSE SYCAMORE CLOSE | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Takeley Sports Field 94A 94A HATFIELD BROADOAKS ROAD | grass pitches | 630 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 | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.