Broad Street Green is in Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop'S Stortford and in Uttlesford district. CM22 7JA 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 Broad Street Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM22 7JP, CM22 7HY, CM22 7JD, CM22 7JN, CM22 7JB, CM22 7HJ, CM22 7JE, CM22 7JG, CM22 7JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM22 7JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.6% | 2.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CM22 7JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.8% | 23.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 53.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 46.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 | 26.9% | 23.7% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 14.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 23.7% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.5% | 93.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Street Green was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Street Green has the 35th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 84th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Broad Street Green, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-03-10 | £334,797 |
| Netherstone Broad Street Green, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2023-09-29 | £946,503 |
| Timber Cottage Broad Street Green, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2019-06-07 | £793,387 |
| Little Tudors Broad Street Green, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2018-07-27 | £695,878 |
| 2 Broad Street Green, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2018-03-07 | £232,942 |
CM22 7JA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM22 7JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Heath Primary School Hatfield Heath , CM22 7EA | 3out of 4 | 3,370 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 | 5,221 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 | 5,329 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 | 4,924 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Christian School (Takeley) Dunmow Road , Brewers End CM22 6QH | - not rated | 5,240 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 | 249 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | High Street, Hatfield Broad Oak | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Broad Oak Sports Club DUNMOW ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| High Street Recreation Ground CHALKVIEW CHALKVIEW HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 378 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 | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.