CM23 is a postcode district in East Hertfordshire, East of England, covering 1067 active and 576 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CM23 (11%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CM23 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CM23 are around £437k, down 5.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CM23 at 250 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CM23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CM23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CM23 postcode area.
44,108
41
£ 52,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CM23's 69% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £437k. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Manuden Primary School
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Farnham Church of England Primary School
Thorley Hill Primary School
Thorn Grove Primary School
Hillmead Primary School
Richard Whittington Primary School
Spellbrook CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- A And J's Bed & Breakfast
- Acer Cottage B&B
- Ansells Bed & Breakfast
- Ascot B&B
- Avery House B&B
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- WGM Catering At Herts And Essex Sports Bar
- Age Concern
- Bacchus Bar
- Bishops Stortford Rugby Club
- Bishops Stortford Social Club
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Burger King
- Chopstix Brand Europe Ltd
- KFC
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks Drive Thru
- + 90 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Ashoka
- Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes
- Chicken Corner
- Dawn's Gardens
- Domino's Pizza
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Coopers Of Stortford
- Martins
- WHSmith
- AM 2 PM
- B&M Retail Ltd
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Bishops Food Centre
- Marks & Spencer
- Sainsbury's
- Sainsbury's
- + 5 more
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Area Profile: CM23 · Data under Open Government Licence