Cannons Lane is in Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop'S Stortford and in Uttlesford district. CM22 7HX 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 Cannons Lane, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM22 7JB, CM22 7HU, CM22 7HP, CM22 7HY, CM22 7HW, CM22 7JA, CM22 7HN, CM22 7HT, CM22 7QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM22 7HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.1% | 27.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 49% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 61.6% | 56.9% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 33.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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 | 18% | 10.6% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 97.7% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 94.4% | 94.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 94.2% | 94.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cannons Lane was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cannons Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 68th lowest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur Cannons Lane, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2024-10-15 | £868,790 |
| 9 Cannons Lane, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-09-21 | £619,360 |
| Belvedere House Cannons Lane, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2020-12-03 | £1,402,171 |
| Tuscans Cannons Lane, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2019-03-15 | £948,907 |
| Wardens Cannons Lane, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2019-01-25 | £818,928 |
CM22 7HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 7HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CM22 7HX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Heath Primary School Hatfield Heath , CM22 7EA | 3out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Sheering CM22 7LU | 3out of 4 | 5,078 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wrights Green Lane , Little Hallingbury CM22 7RE | 3out of 4 | 5,090 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Christian School (Takeley) Dunmow Road , Brewers End CM22 6QH | - not rated | 5,467 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 Dukes Head | High Street, Hatfield Broad Oak | 307 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | High Street, Hatfield Broad Oak | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Recreation Ground CHALKVIEW CHALKVIEW HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Hatfield Broad Oak Sports Club DUNMOW ROAD | grass pitches | 550 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.