Southfield Close is in Elsenham, Bishop'S Stortford and in Uttlesford district. CM22 6YF is located in the Elsenham & Henham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 2018-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southfield Close, Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM22 6YE, CM22 6TX, CM22 6BY, CM22 6GU, CM22 6LH, CM22 6GA, CM22 6YA, CM22 6UH, CM22 6LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM22 6YF 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 | 52.8% | 50.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.4% | 2.2% | 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 | 26.6% | 32% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 48.2% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 43.8% | 52.2% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35.9% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 7.2% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.7% | 21% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.9% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 25.8% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 92.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 93.6% | 92.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southfield Close was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.6% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southfield Close has the 45th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 109th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Southfield Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-02-12 | £505,547 |
| 2 Southfield Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £845,618 | 2020-10-22 | £950,061 |
| 10 Southfield Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2019-06-21 | £168,203 |
| 22 Southfield Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £535,995 | 2019-02-25 | £663,910 |
| 20 Southfield Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £401,995 | 2018-12-19 | £479,510 |
CM22 6YF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 821 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magna Carta Primary Academy St John's Road , CM24 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery Rainsford Road , Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School School Lane , Henham CM22 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School Hampton Road , CM24 8FE | 2out of 4 | 3,011 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 | 2,802 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 | 172 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | High Street, Elsenham | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff And Eddies | 1 New Road, Elsenham | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elsenham Recreation Ground Leigh Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 131 yd |
| Elsenham Cricket Club ELSENHAM CRICKET CLUB ELSENHAM CRICKET CLUB HENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 998 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.