Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM23 5BH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.8%	48.9%	-1.9%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	49.2%	51.1%	1.9%	49.0%	2.1%

Partnership Status

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	31.8%	37%	5.2%	37.9%	-0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	52.7%	44.9%	-7.8%	44.2%	0.7%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.4%	2.3%	1.9%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	8.6%	10.6%	2.0%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	6.1%	4.5%	-1.6%	6.1%	-1.6%

Health

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 (87%) 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	45%	50.2%	5.2%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	42.1%	36.8%	-5.3%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	9.6%	9.7%	0.1%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	1.9%	3.1%	1.2%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.6%	12.1%	-5.5%	18.2%	-6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	11.3%	-0.9%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.9%	17.4%	-5.5%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	3.8%	2.2%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	14.3%	3.7%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	31%	39.6%	8.6%	33.8%	5.8%
Other	4.1%	1.5%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.7%	1.8%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.4%	1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.9%	90.6%	-4.3%	81.4%	9.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.3% 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%	86.3%	-4.7%	83.2%	3.1%
European Union	5.1%	8.1%	3.0%	6.1%	2.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	1.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.7%	86.3%	-3.4%	83.2%	3.1%
10+ Years	0.6%	8.4%	7.8%	9.8%	-1.4%
5-10 Years	1%	4.4%	3.4%	2.9%	1.5%
2-5 Years	2.6%	0.9%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	0%	-6.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.9%	37.2%	1.7%
Christian	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Plaw Hatch Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plaw Hatch Close was 6.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% lower than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Plaw Hatch Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 12th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£61,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in CM23 5BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Plaw Hatch Close are based on 99 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Hertfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM23 5BH

Average Price
£360,756

Semi-Detached
£404,269

Terraced
£377,185

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£208,309

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Plaw Hatch Close

Average Price
£366,686

Semi-Detached
£402,152

Terraced
£393,421

Detached
£616,984

Flats/Maisonettes
£195,382

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Plaw Hatch CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2025-02-18	£403,860
16 Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£408,000	2023-10-12	£429,280
66 Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£284,000	2022-04-12	£291,179
22 Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£343,000	2021-12-20	£379,435
82 Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£193,000	2018-08-13	£197,479

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM23 5BH

Employment

CM23 5BH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	107
Retired	41
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	29
Looking after home or family	19
Student (economically inactive)	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	8
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Transport and storage	19
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	12
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BE	3out of 4	118 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Summercroft Primary School Plaw Hatch Close , CM23 5BJ	3out of 4	533 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorn Grove Primary School Thorn Grove , CM23 5LD	3out of 4	1,251 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE	4out of 4	1,570 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Apton Road , CM23 3SN	4out of 4	1,624 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX	4out of 4	502 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD	3out of 4	579 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ	4out of 4	875 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ	- not rated	1,648 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU	4out of 4	2,363 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,471 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ	- not rated	2,085 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF	- not rated	3,559 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leape Pop-up Catering	All Saints Church, Stansted Road	679 yd
Diageo (Restaurant) - Sodexo	Units A And B, Woodside Industrial Estate	890 yd
Cafe Masala	10 London Road, Bishops Stortford	941 yd
Rubys	43-45 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford	948 yd
German Doner Grill	23B Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford	948 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cock Inn	The Cock Ph, 2 Stansted Road		814 yd
The Nags Head	216 Dunmow Road, Bishops Stortford		1,033 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jade House Chinese Takeaway	7 Snowley Parade, Manston Drive	400 yd
The Fish Yard	6 Snowley Parade, Manston Drive	400 yd
Ashoka	4 Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford	814 yd
Smoke BBQ Kitchen	17-19 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford	948 yd
LA Poire	23B Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford	948 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
All Saints Ce Primary School PARSONAGE LANE	grass pitches	131 yd
Hockerill Anglo-European College DUNMOW ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	528 yd
Birchwood High School PARSONAGE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	552 yd
Hertfordshire And Essex High School WARWICK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	872 yd
Bishops Stortford Golf Club DUNMOW ROAD	golf	1,032 yd
Koru Gym WOODSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE WOODSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE WOODSIDE	health and fitness suite	1,036 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.