The Thatchers is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 4FL 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 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Thatchers, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 4FP, CM23 4FS, CM23 4LF, CM23 4NG, CM23 4GJ, CM23 4LE, CM23 4GL, CM23 4GP, CM23 4FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM23 4FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 35.1% | 38.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 46.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 53.1% | 59% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 29.4% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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.
In the area around CM23 4FL this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 16% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 22% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 35.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.9% | 89.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 91.9% | 87.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 86.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Thatchers was 111.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% higher than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Thatchers has the 24th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 65th highest crime rate of 458 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 The Thatchers, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-09-12 | £388,034 |
| 37 The Thatchers, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-08-02 | £370,651 |
| 39 The Thatchers, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-06-29 | £392,208 |
| 17 The Thatchers, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-06-16 | £397,508 |
| 53 The Thatchers, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-03-18 | £455,482 |
CM23 4FL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Fields Primary School Penningtons , CM23 4LE | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Fields Primary School Penningtons , CM23 4LE | - not rated | 176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs Junior School Scott Road , CM23 3QJ | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillmead Primary School Woburn Avenue , CM23 4PW | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havers Infant School Elizabeth Road , CM23 3RN | - not rated | 1,073 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 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School Beaumont Avenue , CM23 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford College School House , Maze Green Road CM23 2PQ | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Trees Independent School 13a London Road , Bishops Stortford CM23 5NA | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 4,217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barn School Tower Hill , SG10 6DL | - not rated | 5,191 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Centre Perry Green , SG10 6EW | - not rated | 5,259 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 239 yd | |
| Albert's | 13 Thorley Neighbourhood Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 524 yd | |
| Jades | Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 528 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 4 Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvest Moon | Friedberg Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 258 yd | |
| The Marne Inn | Villiers Sur Marne Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 528 yd | |
| Thorley Cricket Club | Thorley Lane East, Thorley | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quickbites - Friedberg | Bishops Stortford Comm Fc Northolt Juniors Clubhouse, Friedberg Avenue | 239 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chick'N | 8 Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Villiers Sur Marne Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Fields Primary School PENNINGTONS | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Friedberg Playing Fields THE BARONS | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Thorley Cricket Club WALNUT DRIVE | grass pitches | 931 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.