Dunmow Road is in Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop'S Stortford and in Uttlesford district. CM22 7JL 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 Dunmow Road, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM22 7JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 7JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 26.3% | 31.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 51.7% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 58.6% | 59.3% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30.8% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 6.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.2% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 39.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 97.5% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.7% | 91.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 91.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunmow Road was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunmow Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and the 90th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Bungalow Dunmow Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2019-12-06 | £1,488,333 |
| Keepers Lodge Barrington Hall Dunmow Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2019-01-17 | £1,637,856 |
| The Coach House Barrington Hall Dunmow Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2017-03-31 | £2,071,698 |
| Barrington Hall Bungalow Dunmow Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2016-09-26 | £739,782 |
CM22 7JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% 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 7JL 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 75 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacres Primary School Roseacres , Takeley CM22 6QY | 3out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Heath Primary School Hatfield Heath , CM22 7EA | 3out of 4 | 4,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Takeley Primary School Bennet Canfield , Little Canfield CM6 1YE | 2out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wrights Green Lane , Little Hallingbury CM22 7RE | 3out of 4 | 5,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Christian School (Takeley) Dunmow Road , Brewers End CM22 6QH | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 4,653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.