High Pastures is in Sheering, Bishop'S Stortford and in Epping Forest district. CM22 7NP is located in the Rural East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harlow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Pastures, Sheering, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM22 7LX, CM22 7NW, CM22 7NN, CM22 7NL, CM22 7NJ, CM22 7ND, CM22 7LY, CM22 7NA, CM22 7LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM22 7NP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 49.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 23.8% | 34.2% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 49.6% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 44% | 49.5% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.4% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 16.6% | -14.1% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 15.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 18.3% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 22.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.7% | 95.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Pastures was 105.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the North Weald Bassett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Pastures has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett and the 74th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 High Pastures, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-04-26 | £468,335 |
| 13 High Pastures, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2021-01-29 | £426,112 |
| 11 High Pastures, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-03-27 | £344,107 |
| 9 High Pastures, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2019-11-25 | £389,223 |
| 2 High Pastures, Bishop'S Stortford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-03-10 | £361,483 |
CM22 7NP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Sheering CM22 7LU | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfield Heath Primary School Hatfield Heath , CM22 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School Knight Street , CM21 9AT | 4out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedings Junior School Bullfields , CM21 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville Primary School West Road , CM21 0BL | 4out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leventhorpe Cambridge Road , CM21 9BY | 4out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Hall Academy First Avenue , CM17 9LR | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Hillingdon House , Hobbs Cross Road CM17 0NJ | - not rated | 3,874 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 5,153 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 Sheering Cafe | The Street, Sheering | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn | The Street, Sheering | 268 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheering Recreation Ground (Closed) The Street | grass pitches | 42 yd |
| Queens Head Meadow THE STREET | grass pitches | 699 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 123.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.