Palmer Close is in Elsenham, Bishop'S Stortford and in Uttlesford district. CM22 6UJ is located in the Elsenham & Henham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palmer Close, Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM22 6UL, CM22 6UH, CM22 6XU, CM22 6EG, CM22 6XW, CM22 6YA, CM22 6XT, CM22 6LH, CM22 6UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM22 6UJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 54.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 45.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 35.3% | 39.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 42.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 47.6% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 36.5% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.4% | 14% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.1% | 12.3% | -11.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 19.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 26.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 92.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 95.3% | 92.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmer Close was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Palmer Close has the 44th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 104th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Palmer Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-02-16 | £439,385 |
| 3 Palmer Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2021-09-30 | £447,293 |
| 1 Palmer Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-08-10 | £418,539 |
| 6 Palmer Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £399,999 | 2020-03-27 | £482,538 |
| 4 Palmer Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £317,500 | 2017-04-28 | £420,324 |
CM22 6UJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
CM22 6UJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 689 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Carta Primary Academy St John's Road , CM24 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Rainsford Road , Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School School Lane , Henham CM22 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Hampton Road , CM24 8FE | 2out of 4 | 2,890 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 | 2,605 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 | 250 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | High Street, Elsenham | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff And Eddies | 1 New Road, Elsenham | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elsenham Recreation Ground Leigh Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Elsenham Cricket Club ELSENHAM CRICKET CLUB ELSENHAM CRICKET CLUB HENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Stansted Hall And Elsenham Cricket Club STANSTED HOUSE STANSTED HOUSE ELSENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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.