Elm Grove is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 5JB 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Grove, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 5HF, CM23 5AT, CM23 5HN, CM23 5AJ, CM23 5SZ, CM23 5AL, CM23 5AN, CM23 5HU, CM23 5JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM23 5JB 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 | 48.3% | 51.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% | 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 | 37.4% | 36.3% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 45.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 53% | 56.5% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5JB this area, 8.9% 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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 5.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 52.4% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% 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% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 91.1% | 83.5% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 74% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 17% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 74.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 10.9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
In 2023, 211 crimes were reported
near Elm Grove .
50% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered not safe.
The most common type of crime was
anti social behaviour. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of CM23 5JB. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for CM23 5JB.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
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 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Elm Grove, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-02-23 | £402,738 |
| 35 Elm Grove, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-12-05 | £358,389 |
| 18 Elm Grove, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2022-09-15 | £304,985 |
| 16 Elm Grove, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-02-18 | £321,787 |
| 30 Elm Grove, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-08-20 | £350,944 |
CM23 5JB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summercroft Primary School Plaw Hatch Close , CM23 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn Grove Primary School Thorn Grove , CM23 5LD | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Apton Road , CM23 3SN | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 35 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Warwick Road , CM23 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,879 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 | 1,058 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 3,284 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 | 306 yd | |
| Cafe Masala | 10 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 494 yd | |
| Rubys | 43-45 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 531 yd | |
| German Doner Grill | 23B Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 531 yd | |
| The Craft Cabin CM23 | 25 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn | The Cock Ph, 2 Stansted Road | 390 yd | |
| Three Tuns | 36 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 734 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, Station Road | 752 yd | |
| Bacchus Bar | Anchor Street, Bishops Stortford | 880 yd | |
| The Port Jackson | Unit A-b, Riverside Wharf | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashoka | 4 Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford | 390 yd | |
| Smoke BBQ Kitchen | 17-19 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 531 yd | |
| LA Poire | 23B Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 531 yd | |
| Pukk Thai Takeaway | 24 - 26 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 561 yd | |
| MooBoo Bubble Tea | 20 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 34 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 734 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 11-15 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 877 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 16 Jackson Square, Bishops Stortford | 888 yd | |
| Tesco | 32A South Street, Bishops Stortford | 944 yd | |
| Bishops Food Centre | 92 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockerill Anglo-European College DUNMOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 106 yd |
| Hertfordshire And Essex High School WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 387 yd |
| All Saints Ce Primary School PARSONAGE LANE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Thorn Grove Primary School THORN GROVE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bishop'S Stortford) 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK ANCHOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 853 yd |
| Hertfordshire And Essex High School Playing Field Cavell Court | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Birchwood High School PARSONAGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Hockerill Cricket Club Beldams Lane | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.