Rochford Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM23 5EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	51.2%	-1.8%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	47%	48.8%	1.8%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 5EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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	22%	25.1%	3.1%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.4%	52.3%	-9.1%	44.2%	8.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	5.8%	7.8%	2.0%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	9.1%	12.8%	3.7%	6.1%	6.7%

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 (87.2%) 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	48.4%	54.4%	6.0%	48.4%	6.0%
Good health	33.1%	32.8%	-0.3%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	15.3%	8.7%	-6.6%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	2.5%	2.4%	-0.1%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.2%	0.5%

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	25.7%	19.1%	-6.6%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	12.9%	-0.4%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	16.2%	0.0%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4.6%	0.9%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	18.3%	5.9%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	24.5%	26.6%	2.1%	33.8%	-7.2%
Other	4.1%	2.5%	-1.6%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%	1.3%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	96.4%	92%	-4.4%	81.4%	10.6%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	91.8%	91.3%	-0.5%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	2.8%	3.8%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	2.5%	1.4%	-1.1%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3.1%	1.0%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.1%	91%	-0.1%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0%	6.6%	6.6%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	2.8%	1.4%	-1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	1%	-4.3%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	76.7%	12.5%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7%	13.5%	-6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Rochford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochford Road 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 -9.1%.

🔎 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 5EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Rochford Road are based on 78 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 Rochford Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for CM23 5EX

Average Price
£564,285

Semi-Detached
£538,403

Terraced
£602,261

Detached
£589,067

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rochford Road

Average Price
£590,880

Semi-Detached
£585,516

Terraced
£617,842

Detached
£597,803

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£553,823

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rochford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Rochford Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2023-09-21	£537,139
28 Rochford Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2022-11-24	£620,319
78 Rochford Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-11-04	£366,417
2A Rochford Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2022-10-28	£593,290
4 Rochford Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2022-10-11	£670,676

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CM23 5EX

Employment

CM23 5EX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CM23 5EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	16
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	6
Manufacturing	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	359 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Summercroft Primary School Plaw Hatch Close , CM23 5BJ	3out of 4	737 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Birchwood , Birchanger CM23 5QL	3out of 4	1,406 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Avanti Meadows Primary School Farnham Road , CM23 1JJ	- not rated	1,623 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorn Grove Primary School Thorn Grove , CM23 5LD	3out of 4	1,687 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD	3out of 4	651 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX	4out of 4	939 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ	4out of 4	1,320 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ	- not rated	1,931 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU	4out of 4	2,805 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	1,809 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ	- not rated	2,308 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF	- not rated	3,932 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
Diageo (Restaurant) - Sodexo	Units A And B, Woodside Industrial Estate	877 yd
H@me And Eat	3 Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road	1,003 yd
Leape Pop-up Catering	All Saints Church, Stansted Road	1,050 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jade House Chinese Takeaway	7 Snowley Parade, Manston Drive		311 yd
The Fish Yard	6 Snowley Parade, Manston Drive		311 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
All Saints Ce Primary School PARSONAGE LANE	grass pitches	336 yd
Birchwood High School PARSONAGE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	602 yd
Hockerill Anglo-European College DUNMOW ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	941 yd
Koru Gym WOODSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE WOODSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE WOODSIDE	health and fitness suite	1,083 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	49.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	117.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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