Goodwin Stile is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 4ER is located in the Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goodwin Stile, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 4EP, CM23 4EY, CM23 4EX, CM23 4HX, CM23 4HT, CM23 4EZ, CM23 4EN, CM23 4HS, CM23 4HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM23 4ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 51.3% | 53.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 40% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 38.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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 | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 16.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 12.3% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 37.9% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 87.8% | 84.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 72.3% 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% | 72.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 16.6% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 72.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 3.6% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goodwin Stile was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Goodwin Stile, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,200 | 2025-08-15 | £273,742 |
| 44 Goodwin Stile, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-10-10 | £188,747 |
| 50 Goodwin Stile, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-10-20 | £302,173 |
| 66 Goodwin Stile, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-09-30 | £205,788 |
| 50 Goodwin Stile, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-09-29 | £287,048 |
CM23 4ER 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Fields Primary School Penningtons , CM23 4LE | 1out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Great Hadham Road , CM23 2NL | - not rated | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Whittington Primary School Thornbera Gardens , CM23 3NP | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillmead Primary School Woburn Avenue , CM23 4PW | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Apton Road , CM23 3SN | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Trees Independent School 13a London Road , Bishops Stortford CM23 5NA | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 3,881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues Cafe | Bishops Stortford Comm Fc Northolt Juniors Clubhouse, Friedberg Avenue | 351 yd | |
| Jades | Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 4 Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Albert's | 13 Thorley Neighbourhood Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvest Moon | Friedberg Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 336 yd | |
| The Marne Inn | Villiers Sur Marne Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 418 yd | |
| Thorley Cricket Club | Thorley Lane East, Thorley | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quickbites - Friedberg | Bishops Stortford Comm Fc Northolt Juniors Clubhouse, Friedberg Avenue | 351 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chick'N | 8 Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Fish Inn Kebab | 51 Elizabeth Road, Bishops Stortford | 640 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 45 Elizabeth Road, Bishops Stortford | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Villiers Sur Marne Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 418 yd | |
| Tesco | Havers Lane, Bishops Stortford | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friedberg Playing Fields THE BARONS | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Manor Fields Primary School PENNINGTONS | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Windhill21 WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School GREAT HADHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Thorley Cricket Club WALNUT DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E (Va) Primary School APTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.