Havers Lane is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 3PB 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 Havers Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 3PH, CM23 3HT, CM23 3HN, CM23 3PA, CM23 3HZ, CM23 3YR, CM23 3HJ, CM23 3JA, CM23 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM23 3PB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 49.7% | 52.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.5% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 3PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 34.8% | 42.9% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 41.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 55.6% | 57.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 6.5% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 10.8% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 46.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 87% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 84.4% | 70.6% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 23.2% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 70.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 10.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 8.9% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Havers Lane was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Havers Lane has the 34th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 127th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Havers Lane, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £583,200 | 2024-10-23 | £607,214 |
| 40 Havers Lane, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-10-05 | £769,580 |
| 42 Havers Lane, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2023-08-15 | £839,122 |
| 8 Havers Lane, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2023-08-08 | £691,352 |
| 50 Havers Lane, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2022-04-13 | £692,680 |
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Apton Road , CM23 3SN | 4out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Great Hadham Road , CM23 2NL | - not rated | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorley Hill Primary School Park Lane , CM23 3NH | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Whittington Primary School Thornbera Gardens , CM23 3NP | 3out of 4 | 1,010 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 | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,173 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 | 597 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 3,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Art Complex | Rhodes Museum And Commonwealth Centre, South Road | 294 yd | |
| Mint Leaf | Millars One, Southmill Road | 324 yd | |
| The Pizza Guys | Millars Three, Southmill Road | 324 yd | |
| The Rivermill Chinese Restaurant | Millars One, Southmill Road | 324 yd | |
| Bishops Stortford Escape Rooms | Millars One, Southmill Road | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havers Park Bowls Club | 176 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 130 yd | |
| The Jolly Brewers | 170 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 214 yd | |
| Castle | 38 Castle Street, Bishops Stortford | 439 yd | |
| Bacchus Bar | Anchor Street, Bishops Stortford | 474 yd | |
| Bishops Stortford Social Club | 104 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweet Life | 2-2A Rhodes Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 259 yd | |
| Ell Churros | 2A Rhodes Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 259 yd | |
| New Tandoori Cottage | Millars Two, Southmill Road | 324 yd | |
| Fish Inn Kebab | 51 Elizabeth Road, Bishops Stortford | 455 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 45 Elizabeth Road, Bishops Stortford | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Havers Lane, Bishops Stortford | 284 yd | |
| Bishops Food Centre | 92 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 488 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 34 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 543 yd | |
| Tesco | 32A South Street, Bishops Stortford | 586 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 11-15 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 714 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 | 515 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E (Va) Primary School APTON ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Windhill21 WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| The Bishop'S Stortford High School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Hertfordshire And Essex High School WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 959 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School GREAT HADHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Saint Mary'S Catholic School WINDHILL | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Thorn Grove Primary School THORN GROVE | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.