CM23 2GA is a mixed residential area on Brookhouse Place, 0.5km from Bishop's Stortford in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Meads ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
For families considering a move, CM23 2GA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £555k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM23 2GA are sourced from Output Area E00119121 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKHOUSE PLACE, CM23 2GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKHOUSE PLACE, CM23 2GA.
299
44
£ 59,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 2GA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM23 2GA combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£555k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £555k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 2GA. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 555,000
1 sales · Mean £ 555,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM23 2GA is moderate at 89 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
St Mary's Catholic School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Northgate Primary School
Windhill21
Hockerill Anglo-European College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Consortia0.4 km
- Cook0.2 km
- EAT 170.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Acer Cottage B&B0.6 km
- Coral's B & B1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- PAISA WINE BAR0.2 km
- The Black Lion0.4 km
- The Dog Head0.4 km
- The Port Jackson0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Sukira Restaurant0.5 km
- Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd0.2 km
- Boar's Head Steak House And Grill0.4 km
- Cafe Mocha0.4 km
- Caffe Inn0.3 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Bishops Food Centre0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Huckleberry Chicken0.1 km
- Kebabery0.8 km
- Olyra Greek Bakehouse0.7 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford1.0 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet4.1 km
- Sawbridgeworth6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bryan Road0.0 km
- Bryan Road0.1 km
- YMCA0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM232GA · Data under Open Government Licence