Heath Row is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 5DH is located in the Bishop's Stortford Parsonage 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 Heath Row, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 5DE, CM23 2GT, CM23 2GF, CM23 5EP, CM23 2AR, CM23 5EB, CM23 5EF, CM23 5DJ, CM23 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM23 5DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.6% | 1.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CM23 5DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 25.9% | 31.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 55.1% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 50.3% | 48.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 8.6% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19.9% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 37.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 97.9% | 91.3% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 90.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 91.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Row was 26.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% lower than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heath Row has the 29th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 114th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Heath Row, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £599,995 | 2025-01-24 | £624,400 |
| 49 Heath Row, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-01-30 | £442,864 |
| 53 Heath Row, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2023-06-26 | £469,469 |
| 57 Heath Row, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2017-11-24 | £539,002 |
| 27 Heath Row, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-03-08 | £461,244 |
CM23 5DH 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summercroft Primary School Plaw Hatch Close , CM23 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Meadows Primary School Farnham Road , CM23 1JJ | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Cricketfield Lane , CM23 2RL | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,553 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 4,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leape Pop-up Catering | All Saints Church, Stansted Road | 872 yd | |
| H@me And Eat | 3 Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn | The Cock Ph, 2 Stansted Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade House Chinese Takeaway | 7 Snowley Parade, Manston Drive | 123 yd | |
| The Fish Yard | 6 Snowley Parade, Manston Drive | 123 yd | |
| Ashoka | 4 Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Ce Primary School PARSONAGE LANE | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre STANE CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College DUNMOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Birchwood High School PARSONAGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 923 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 | 158.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.