High Street is in Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop'S Stortford and in Uttlesford district. CM22 7HF is located in the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Saffron Walden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM22 7HE, CM22 7HD, CM22 7HR, CM22 7HS, CM22 7HQ, CM22 7HG, CM22 7HL, CM22 7GD, CM22 7HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM22 7HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.6% | 28.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 50.4% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 46.5% | 45.6% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 40.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.6% | 12.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 10% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 14.3% | -9.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 38.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 94.1% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 95.6% | 98.2% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 97.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 56th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock Cottage High Street, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-03 | £378,366 |
| Twiss Cottage High Street, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £289,500 | 2021-02-19 | £331,626 |
| 2 Church View High Street, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-01-20 | £359,550 |
| Cock Cottage High Street, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2012-05-29 | £387,126 |
| Tudor Court High Street, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2012-05-09 | £634,412 |
CM22 7HF 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 7HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak Hatfield Broad Oak , CM22 7HH | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Heath Primary School Hatfield Heath , CM22 7EA | 3out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wrights Green Lane , Little Hallingbury CM22 7RE | 3out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Sheering CM22 7LU | 3out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 4,501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Christian School (Takeley) Dunmow Road , Brewers End CM22 6QH | - not rated | 5,308 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 Cock Inn | High Street, Hatfield Broad Oak | 2 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | High Street, Hatfield Broad Oak | 248 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Recreation Ground CHALKVIEW CHALKVIEW HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 89 yd |
| Hatfield Broad Oak Sports Club DUNMOW ROAD | grass pitches | 455 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.