CM23 2DW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Hockerill Street, 0.3km from Hockerill in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Meads ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CM23 2DW offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM23 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00168900 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOCKERILL STREET, CM23 2DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOCKERILL STREET, CM23 2DW.
206
33
£ 59,900 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM23 2DW is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 2DW. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 202,250
2 sales · Mean £ 202,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM23 2DW is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hockerill Anglo-European College
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Windhill21
Thorn Grove Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Summercroft Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Consortia0.4 km
- Cook0.5 km
- EAT 170.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Acer Cottage B&B0.7 km
- Phoenix Lodge0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- PAISA WINE BAR0.6 km
- The Black Lion0.4 km
- The Dog Head0.4 km
- The Port Jackson0.3 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Sukira Restaurant0.4 km
- Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd0.5 km
- Boar's Head Steak House And Grill0.6 km
- Cafe Mocha0.4 km
- Caffe Inn0.5 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Bishops Food Centre0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Huckleberry Chicken0.6 km
- Kebabery0.3 km
- Olyra Greek Bakehouse0.2 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford0.3 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet4.3 km
- Sawbridgeworth6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dane Street0.1 km
- All Saints Church0.2 km
- All Saints Church0.2 km
- Riverside0.2 km
- Hillside0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM232DW · Data under Open Government Licence