Grange Road is in Bishop'S Stortford and in East Hertfordshire district. CM23 5NQ 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 Grange Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM23 5NG, CM23 5SH, CM23 5NH, CM23 5SJ, CM23 5HS, CM23 5NA, CM23 5FG, CM23 5HL, CM23 5NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM23 5NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 34.2% | 40.1% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 50.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 63.1% | 59.5% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5NQ this area, 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 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.7% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.2% | 53.7% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91% | 87.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 83.2% | 72.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 20.1% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 72.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 105.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% higher than the Bishop's Stortford All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bishop's Stortford All Saints and the 75th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 110.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Grange Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,012,500 | 2022-07-29 | £1,080,678 |
| 4 Grange Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2021-11-04 | £824,745 |
| 6 Grange Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-09-21 | £725,662 |
| 20 Grange Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,731,788 |
| 48 Grange Road, Bishop'S Stortford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2020-10-28 | £993,114 |
CM23 5NQ 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Grove Primary School Thorn Grove , CM23 5LD | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Apton Road , CM23 3SN | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windhill21 Windhill , CM23 2NE | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summercroft Primary School Plaw Hatch Close , CM23 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,213 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 | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Dunmow Road , CM23 5HX | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood High School Parsonage Lane , CM23 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Stortford High School London Road , CM23 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,457 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 | 707 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howe Green House School Howe Green , Great Hallingbury CM22 7UF | - not rated | 3,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Masala | 10 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 234 yd | |
| Afonso's Cafe | 32 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 316 yd | |
| Green Dot Cafe | 40A Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 316 yd | |
| German Doner Grill | 23B Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 323 yd | |
| Rubys | 43-45 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns | 36 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 266 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, Station Road | 294 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | The Cock Ph, 2 Stansted Road | 294 yd | |
| Bacchus Bar | Anchor Street, Bishops Stortford | 463 yd | |
| Drinks Boutique Ltd | 8 Station Road, Bishops Stortford | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashoka | 4 Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford | 294 yd | |
| Pukk Thai Takeaway | 24 - 26 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 323 yd | |
| Smoke BBQ Kitchen | 17-19 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 323 yd | |
| LA Poire | 23B Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 323 yd | |
| MooBoo Bubble Tea | 20 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 34 London Road, Bishops Stortford | 266 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 11-15 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 578 yd | |
| Bishops Food Centre | 92 South Street, Bishops Stortford | 585 yd | |
| Tesco | 32A South Street, Bishops Stortford | 588 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 16 Jackson Square, Bishops Stortford | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire And Essex High School WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 210 yd |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College DUNMOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bishop'S Stortford) 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK 6 ANCHOR STREET LEISURE PARK ANCHOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Thorn Grove Primary School THORN GROVE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Hertfordshire And Essex High School Playing Field Cavell Court | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Hockerill Cricket Club Beldams Lane | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| St Michaels C Of E (Va) Primary School APTON ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| All Saints Ce Primary School PARSONAGE 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 | 326.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.