Florence Walk is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 2NZ 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 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Florence Walk, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 2LW, CM23 2JZ, CM23 2LD, CM23 2LR, CM23 2EX, CM23 2JW, CM23 2FG, CM23 2JU, CM23 2FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM23 2NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 54.9% | 48.3% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 45.1% | 51.7% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CM23 2NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 51.2% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 34.8% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) 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 | 57.9% | 61.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 6.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 11.9% | 6.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 12.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 45.8% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 6% | 2.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97% | 86.4% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 81.4% | 62.6% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 23.6% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 63% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 10.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Walk was 365.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 273.5% higher than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Florence Walk has the 5th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 10th highest crime rate of 458 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Florence Walk, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-04-16 | £192,748 |
| 13 - 14 Florence Walk, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2020-08-11 | £922,547 |
| 18 Florence Walk, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2019-03-14 | £170,486 |
| 19 Florence Walk, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2017-01-06 | £224,998 |
| 18 Florence Walk, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-08-22 | £164,324 |
CM23 2NZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 163 |
| Part-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill School Windhill , CM23 2NE | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School St Michael's CE Primary School , Apton Road CM23 3SN | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Cricketfield Lane , CM23 2RL | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Cricketfield Lane , CM23 2RL | - not rated | 842 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 | 468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | - not rated | 921 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 438 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College School House , Maze Green Road CM23 2PQ | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Hazel End , CM23 1HE | - not rated | 4,102 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Kirk School Chapel Hill , Mountfitchet CM24 8AG | - not rated | 4,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Inn | 13-14 Florence Walk, North Street | 2 yd | |
| Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd | 8 Florence Walk, North Street | 21 yd | |
| Pizza Express/Mac & Wings | 25 North Street, Bishops Stortford | 67 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | 15 - 17 North Street, Bishops Stortford | 67 yd | |
| Prezzo | 1 North Street, Bishops Stortford | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horn At The Half Moon | 31 North Street, Bishops Stortford | 67 yd | |
| PAISA WINE BAR | 42H North Street, Bishops Stortford | 82 yd | |
| Star Inn | 7 Bridge Street, Bishops Stortford | 111 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 10 Bridge Street, Bishops Stortford | 134 yd | |
| The Dog Head | 18 Market Square, Bishops Stortford | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheko's | 40 North Street, Bishops Stortford | 71 yd | |
| Huckleberry Chicken | 3 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford | 131 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford | 131 yd | |
| BurritoGrill/Sushi/Shakes/SupPeri Peri/FriedTubs/BetweenBuns | 9 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford | 131 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, 16 Jackson Square | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Northgate End, Bishops Stortford | 99 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 16 Jackson Square, Bishops Stortford | 233 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 11-15 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 379 yd | |
| Tesco | 32A South Street, Bishops Stortford | 488 yd | |
| Bishops Food Centre | 92 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary'S Catholic School WINDHILL | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E (Va) Primary School APTON ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bishop'S Stortford) 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK ANCHOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre STANE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| Bishops Stortford College BISHOPS STORTFORD COLLEGE BISHOPS STORTFORD COLLEGE MAZE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Northgate Primary School CRICKETFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| The Bishops Stortford Sports Trust Cricketfield Lane | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College DUNMOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 920 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School GREAT HADHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Windhill21 WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL | grass pitches | 956 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.