Nursery Close is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 3HR is located in the Bishop's Stortford Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nursery Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 3HP, CM23 3HL, CM23 3TU, CM23 3HJ, CM23 3TS, CM23 3HN, CM23 3TT, CM23 3TJ, CM23 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM23 3HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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 | 52.3% | 54.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 3HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 38.9% | 47.5% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 33.1% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 47.7% | 57.1% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 42% | 31.3% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3HR this area, 9.3% 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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 5.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 14.4% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 50.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.7% | 86.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 84.7% | 80.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 81.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Close was 2.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.5% lower than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nursery Close has the lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the lowest crime rate of 458 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -97.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nursery Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2013-08-09 | £575,130 |
| 1 Nursery Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2009-09-11 | £560,357 |
| 1 Nursery Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,995 | 2006-06-23 | £475,444 |
| 1 Nursery Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2002-08-23 | £462,553 |
| 1 Nursery Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2000-11-20 | £417,010 |
| Full-Time Employee | 163 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School St Michael's CE Primary School , Apton Road CM23 3SN | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill School Windhill , CM23 2NE | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs Junior School Scott Road , CM23 3QJ | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havers Infant School Elizabeth Road , CM23 3RN | - not rated | 601 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 | 740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 479 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College School House , Maze Green Road CM23 2PQ | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Hazel End , CM23 1HE | - not rated | 4,990 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Kirk School Chapel Hill , Mountfitchet CM24 8AG | - not rated | 5,451 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archers Tea Room | 94 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 329 yd | |
| The Toaster | 82 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 329 yd | |
| Shadhona | 67-69 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 335 yd | |
| Gourmet Oriental | 88 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 369 yd | |
| Grub At The Club | 104 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Brewers | 170 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 212 yd | |
| Havers Park Bowls Club | 176 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 271 yd | |
| Castle | 38 Castle Street, Bishops Stortford | 277 yd | |
| Bishops Stortford Social Club | 104 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 369 yd | |
| The Bridge House | 78 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubys | 5A Newtown Road, Bishops Stortford | 376 yd | |
| Chicken Corner | 14A Station Road, Bishops Stortford | 444 yd | |
| WICH & CRUST | Bishops Stortford Railway Station, Station Road | 444 yd | |
| Luciano's | Bishops Stortford Railway Station, Station Road | 444 yd | |
| Fish Inn Kebab | 51 Elizabeth Road, Bishops Stortford | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Havers Lane, Bishops Stortford | 347 yd | |
| Bishops Food Centre | 92 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 369 yd | |
| Tesco | 32A South Street, Bishops Stortford | 456 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 11-15 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 586 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 34 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels C Of E (Va) Primary School APTON ROAD | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bishop'S Stortford) 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK ANCHOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Windhill21 WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Saint Mary'S Catholic School WINDHILL | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School GREAT HADHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Bishops Stortford College BISHOPS STORTFORD COLLEGE BISHOPS STORTFORD COLLEGE MAZE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,013 yd |
| Hertfordshire And Essex High School WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
| The Bishop'S Stortford High School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.