Regency Way is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 3GQ 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 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Regency Way, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 3UH, CM23 3UL, CM23 3AY, CM23 3DG, CM23 3XG, CM23 3AB, CM23 3UU, CM23 3UP, CM23 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM23 3GQ 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 3GQ, 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 Regency Way was 393.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 296.3% higher than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Regency Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 9th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 201.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Regency Way, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2022-11-28 | £205,627 |
| 5 Regency Way, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-07-30 | £229,773 |
| 8 Regency Way, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2019-10-02 | £276,361 |
| 4 Regency Way, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-04-29 | £245,888 |
| 3 Regency Way, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-02-26 | £255,123 |
CM23 3GQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Apton Road , CM23 3SN | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Great Hadham Road , CM23 2NL | - not rated | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Cricketfield Lane , CM23 2RL | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Grove Primary School Thorn Grove , CM23 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,383 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 | 363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 250 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 3,744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokyy Egg | 23 Potter Street, Bishops Stortford | 15 yd | |
| Ohba Leaf Kitchen | 23 Potter Street, Bishops Stortford | 15 yd | |
| The Yeerologist At Eat17 | 23 Potter Street, Bishops Stortford | 15 yd | |
| The Chicken Hatch | 23 Potter Street, Bishops Stortford | 15 yd | |
| Sukira Restaurant | Unit 1, 23 Potter Street | 16 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog Head | 18 Market Square, Bishops Stortford | 78 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 10 Bridge Street, Bishops Stortford | 117 yd | |
| Star Inn | 7 Bridge Street, Bishops Stortford | 144 yd | |
| Age Concern | Apton Road Day Centre, 22A Apton Road | 197 yd | |
| Thirst Youth Cafe | 76 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stortford Bakes | 23 Potter Street, Bishops Stortford | 15 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, 16 Jackson Square | 56 yd | |
| Papa John's | 2D Apton Road, Bishops Stortford | 197 yd | |
| Papa John's | 2D Apton Road, Bishops Stortford | 197 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Apton Road, Bishops Stortford | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 16 Jackson Square, Bishops Stortford | 56 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 11-15 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 130 yd | |
| Tesco | 32A South Street, Bishops Stortford | 239 yd | |
| Waitrose | Northgate End, Bishops Stortford | 321 yd | |
| Bishops Food Centre | 92 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 337 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Bishop'S Stortford) 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK ANCHOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E (Va) Primary School APTON ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Saint Mary'S Catholic School WINDHILL | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Bishops Stortford College BISHOPS STORTFORD COLLEGE BISHOPS STORTFORD COLLEGE MAZE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Windhill21 WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College DUNMOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre STANE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School GREAT HADHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Hertfordshire And Essex High School WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 884 yd |
| Northgate Primary School CRICKETFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 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 | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.