Piggotts Way is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 3QY 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 Piggotts Way, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 3WA, CM23 4ES, CM23 3RG, CM23 3RP, CM23 3RJ, CM23 3QX, CM23 3QS, CM23 3RQ, CM23 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM23 3QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM23 3QY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 27.6% | 30% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 51.3% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 11.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 45.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 27.8% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 19.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 20.6% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 32.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.3% | 90.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 94% | 83.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 9% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 83.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.7% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Piggotts Way was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Piggotts Way has the 47th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 210th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Piggotts Way, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2002-12-10 | £432,950 |
CM23 3QY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM23 3QY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Great Hadham Road , CM23 2NL | - not rated | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Fields Primary School Penningtons , CM23 4LE | 1out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Whittington Primary School Thornbera Gardens , CM23 3NP | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Apton Road , CM23 3SN | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,879 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 | 995 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 3,608 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jades | Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 618 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 4 Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 618 yd | |
| Albert's | 13 Thorley Neighbourhood Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 622 yd | |
| Blues Cafe | Bishops Stortford Comm Fc Northolt Juniors Clubhouse, Friedberg Avenue | 676 yd | |
| Archers Tea Room | 94 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marne Inn | Villiers Sur Marne Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 618 yd | |
| Thorley Cricket Club | Thorley Lane East, Thorley | 618 yd | |
| The Harvest Moon | Friedberg Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 655 yd | |
| Havers Park Bowls Club | 176 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 856 yd | |
| The Jolly Brewers | 170 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Inn Kebab | 51 Elizabeth Road, Bishops Stortford | 317 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 45 Elizabeth Road, Bishops Stortford | 317 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chick'N | 8 Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 618 yd | |
| Quickbites - Friedberg | Bishops Stortford Comm Fc Northolt Juniors Clubhouse, Friedberg Avenue | 676 yd | |
| The Sweet Life | 2-2A Rhodes Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Havers Lane, Bishops Stortford | 489 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Villiers Sur Marne Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 618 yd | |
| Bishops Food Centre | 92 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 1,003 yd | |
| Tesco | 32A South Street, Bishops Stortford | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windhill21 WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School GREAT HADHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Friedberg Playing Fields THE BARONS | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Manor Fields Primary School PENNINGTONS | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E (Va) Primary School APTON ROAD | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Saint Mary'S Catholic School WINDHILL | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| The Bishop'S Stortford High School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.