Avenue Place is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 5GN is located in the Bishop's Stortford All Saints electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avenue Place, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 5JT, CM23 5JX, CM23 5LZ, CM23 5NU, CM23 5JU, CM23 5NX, CM23 5NS, CM23 5LB, CM23 5JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CM23 5GN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 52% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 23.4% | 39% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.1% | 47.2% | -19.9% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 60.2% | 60.3% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 29% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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 5GN this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 90.3% | 85.5% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 84.4% | 81% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 11.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 81% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.1% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0.7% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Place was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenue Place has the 19th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 78th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Avenue Place, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2010-08-23 | £1,677,884 |
| 2 Avenue Place, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2008-01-25 | £1,954,820 |
| 2 Avenue Place, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2003-11-12 | £1,732,086 |
| 1 Avenue Place, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £912,500 | 2002-12-12 | £2,174,203 |
CM23 5GN 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 | 207 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Grove Primary School Thorn Grove , CM23 5LD | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Apton Road , CM23 3SN | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorley Hill Primary School Park Lane , CM23 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Great Hadham Road , CM23 2NL | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 837 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 2,839 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Leaf | Millars One, Southmill Road | 335 yd | |
| The Pizza Guys | Millars Three, Southmill Road | 335 yd | |
| The Rivermill Chinese Restaurant | Millars One, Southmill Road | 335 yd | |
| Bishops Stortford Escape Rooms | Millars One, Southmill Road | 335 yd | |
| Bridge The Gap | Millars Three, Southmill Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns | 36 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 250 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, Station Road | 346 yd | |
| Havers Park Bowls Club | 176 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 541 yd | |
| Bacchus Bar | Anchor Street, Bishops Stortford | 552 yd | |
| The Jolly Brewers | 170 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tandoori Cottage | Millars Two, Southmill Road | 335 yd | |
| Kebabery | 5 Station Road, Bishops Stortford | 595 yd | |
| Kebabery | 5 Station Road, Bishops Stortford | 595 yd | |
| Shell Waitrose Thorley | Two Way Service Station, London Road | 595 yd | |
| The Sweet Life | 2-2A Rhodes Avenue, Bishops Stortford | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 34 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 250 yd | |
| Bishops Food Centre | 92 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 682 yd | |
| Tesco | 32A South Street, Bishops Stortford | 734 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 11-15 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 784 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 16 Jackson Square, Bishops Stortford | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire And Essex High School WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 379 yd |
| Thorn Grove Primary School THORN GROVE | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bishop'S Stortford) 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK ANCHOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Hertfordshire And Essex High School Playing Field Cavell Court | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Hockerill Cricket Club Beldams Lane | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College DUNMOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 767 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E (Va) Primary School APTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.