Ellenborough Close is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 4HS 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ellenborough Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 4HU, CM23 4HT, CM23 4HB, CM23 4HX, CM23 4ER, CM23 4RF, CM23 4HP, CM23 4EN, CM23 4EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM23 4HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.8% | 35.7% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 45.9% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) 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 | 51.5% | 57.9% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 30.6% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 8.5% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 37.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 83.4% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 88.5% | 81.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 81.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ellenborough Close was 206.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.2% higher than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Ellenborough Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 25th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ellenborough Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-07-23 | £608,596 |
| 19 Ellenborough Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-05-17 | £340,513 |
| 26 Ellenborough Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,600 | 2021-09-29 | £363,971 |
| 22 Ellenborough Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-04-22 | £369,767 |
| 17 Ellenborough Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2019-09-09 | £403,872 |
CM23 4HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM23 4HS 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Fields Primary School Penningtons , CM23 4LE | 1out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Great Hadham Road , CM23 2NL | - not rated | 845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillmead Primary School Woburn Avenue , CM23 4PW | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Whittington Primary School Thornbera Gardens , CM23 3NP | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Apton Road , CM23 3SN | 4out of 4 | 1,224 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 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,330 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 | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Trees Independent School 13a London Road , Bishops Stortford CM23 5NA | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 4,016 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 | 184 yd | |
| Albert's | 13 Thorley Neighbourhood Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 371 yd | |
| Jades | Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 371 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 4 Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvest Moon | Friedberg Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 172 yd | |
| The Marne Inn | Villiers Sur Marne Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 371 yd | |
| Thorley Cricket Club | Thorley Lane East, Thorley | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quickbites - Friedberg | Bishops Stortford Comm Fc Northolt Juniors Clubhouse, Friedberg Avenue | 184 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Chick'N | 8 Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue | 371 yd | |
| Fish Inn Kebab | 51 Elizabeth Road, Bishops Stortford | 806 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 45 Elizabeth Road, Bishops Stortford | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Villiers Sur Marne Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 371 yd | |
| Tesco | Havers Lane, Bishops Stortford | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friedberg Playing Fields THE BARONS | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Manor Fields Primary School PENNINGTONS | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Windhill21 WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDHILL | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School GREAT HADHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Thorley Cricket Club WALNUT DRIVE | grass pitches | 950 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 | 58.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.6% |
| 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 | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.