The Old Maltings is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 2ED is located in the Bishop's Stortford Parsonage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Old Maltings, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 2GG, CM23 2FJ, CM23 2DH, CM23 2AZ, CM23 2FH, CM23 2DW, CM23 2FL, CM23 2XJ, CM23 2EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM23 2ED has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58% | 57.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 42% | 42.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
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 | 35.7% | 28.9% | -6.8% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 31.2% | 12.1% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 32.5% | 26% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 19.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.6% | 39.9% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 27.7% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 20.2% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around CM23 2ED this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 33.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8.8% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 24.6% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 85.8% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 72.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 72.5% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 12.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 73.3% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Old Maltings was 392.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 295.7% higher than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Old Maltings has the 5th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 10th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 121.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 The Old Maltings, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-06 | £279,076 |
| 15 The Old Maltings, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £198,262 | 2017-02-24 | £239,074 |
| 11 The Old Maltings, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2013-10-18 | £252,696 |
| 10 The Old Maltings, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2013-09-24 | £279,963 |
| 11 The Old Maltings, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-04-05 | £272,240 |
CM23 2ED 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM23 2ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Apton Road , CM23 3SN | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Grove Primary School Thorn Grove , CM23 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Great Hadham Road , CM23 2NL | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Trees Independent School 13a London Road , Bishops Stortford CM23 5NA | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 3,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubys | 43-45 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 47 yd | |
| German Doner Grill | 23B Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 47 yd | |
| The Craft Cabin CM23 | 25 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 51 yd | |
| Afonso's Cafe | 32 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 83 yd | |
| Green Dot Cafe | 40A Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn | The Cock Ph, 2 Stansted Road | 117 yd | |
| The Port Jackson | Unit A-b, Riverside Wharf | 419 yd | |
| Drinks Boutique Ltd | 8 Station Road, Bishops Stortford | 439 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, Station Road | 441 yd | |
| Bacchus Bar | Anchor Street, Bishops Stortford | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke BBQ Kitchen | 17-19 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 47 yd | |
| LA Poire | 23B Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 47 yd | |
| Pukk Thai Takeaway | 24 - 26 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 82 yd | |
| MooBoo Bubble Tea | 20 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 89 yd | |
| Ashoka | 4 Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 11-15 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 376 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 16 Jackson Square, Bishops Stortford | 389 yd | |
| Tesco | 32A South Street, Bishops Stortford | 460 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 34 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 491 yd | |
| Bishops Food Centre | 92 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 516 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockerill Anglo-European College DUNMOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bishop'S Stortford) 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK ANCHOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Hertfordshire And Essex High School WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 507 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E (Va) Primary School APTON ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre STANE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Saint Mary'S Catholic School WINDHILL | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Thorn Grove Primary School THORN GROVE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| All Saints Ce Primary School PARSONAGE LANE | grass pitches | 958 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.