Pye Gardens is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 2GU is located in the Bishop's Stortford North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 2006-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pye Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 2QG, CM23 2QJ, CM23 2RS, CM23 2QF, CM23 2QQ, CM23 2PP, CM23 2PJ, CM23 2RE, CM23 2RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM23 2GU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 CM23 2GU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 35.2% | 32.2% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 53.6% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92%) 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 | 61.9% | 62.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 29.7% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2GU this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.3% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 52.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.8% | 86.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 83.3% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 83.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pye Gardens was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Bishop's Stortford Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pye Gardens has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bishop's Stortford Central and the 208th lowest crime rate of 458 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 Pye Gardens, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,210,000 | 2025-02-20 | £1,259,237 |
| 5 Pye Gardens, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-03-18 | £1,273,444 |
| Atley House, 13 Pye Gardens, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2019-07-22 | £1,145,577 |
| 4 Pye Gardens, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2018-06-15 | £1,059,252 |
| 12 Pye Gardens, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2017-08-17 | £1,104,119 |
CM23 2GU 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 student residents living in CM23 2GU 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Primary School Cricketfield Lane , CM23 2RL | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Cricketfield Lane , CM23 2RL | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Great Hadham Road , CM23 2NL | - not rated | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S Great Hadham Road , CM23 2NL | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill School Windhill , CM23 2NE | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Grange Secondary School Newland Avenue , CM23 2BD | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford College School House , Maze Green Road CM23 2PQ | - not rated | 189 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Trees Independent School 13a London Road , Bishops Stortford CM23 5NA | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Hazel End , CM23 1HE | - not rated | 4,038 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Kirk School Chapel Hill , Mountfitchet CM24 8AG | - not rated | 5,144 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zara Indian Dining | 24 Hadham Road, Bishops Stortford | 556 yd | |
| Chives Catering | Silver Leys, Hadham Road | 650 yd | |
| Boar's Head Steak House And Grill | 30 High Street, Bishops Stortford | 662 yd | |
| Pizza Express/Mac & Wings | 25 North Street, Bishops Stortford | 720 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | 15 - 17 North Street, Bishops Stortford | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Sports Trust Ltd | Bishops Stortford Cricket Club, Cricketfield Lane | 476 yd | |
| Bishops Stortford Rugby Club | Hadham Road, Bishops Stortford | 650 yd | |
| Bishops Stortford Squash Club | Silver Leys, Hadham Road | 650 yd | |
| The Horn At The Half Moon | 31 North Street, Bishops Stortford | 720 yd | |
| PAISA WINE BAR | 42H North Street, Bishops Stortford | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheko's | 40 North Street, Bishops Stortford | 730 yd | |
| Huckleberry Chicken | 3 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford | 750 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford | 750 yd | |
| BurritoGrill/Sushi/Shakes/SupPeri Peri/FriedTubs/BetweenBuns | 9 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford | 750 yd | |
| Katsu Charlie | 28 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Northgate End, Bishops Stortford | 834 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 16 Jackson Square, Bishops Stortford | 943 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Bishops Park Centre, Lancaster Way | 1,023 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 11-15 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 1,024 yd | |
| Tesco | 32A South Street, Bishops Stortford | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford College BISHOPS STORTFORD COLLEGE BISHOPS STORTFORD COLLEGE MAZE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 200 yd |
| Northgate Primary School CRICKETFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Saint Mary'S Catholic School WINDHILL | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| The Bishops Stortford Sports Trust Cricketfield Lane | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 519 yd |
| Bishop Stortford Squash Club Silver Leys Silver Leys Hadham Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 651 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School GREAT HADHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Bishop Stortford Rugby Club Gym (Closed) Silver Leys Silver Leys Hadham Road | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Bishops Stortford Rfc SILVER LEYS SILVER LEYS HADHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E (Va) Primary School APTON ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Windhill21 WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL | grass pitches | 887 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.