CM23 2YF is a well-regarded residential area on Newland Avenue in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Silverleys ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM23, CM23 2YF offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £434k, down 14.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CM23 2YF are sourced from Output Area E00190231 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWLAND AVENUE, CM23 2YF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLAND AVENUE, CM23 2YF.
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£ 61,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 2YF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM23 2YF combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£434k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £434k. Property prices are trending down 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 2YF. The average age is 28.7. 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: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
8 sales · Mean £ 507,795
Flat
£ 136,000
1 sales · Mean £ 136,000
Terraced
£ 360,000
7 sales · Mean £ 348,428
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
3 sales · Mean £ 446,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM23 2YF is moderate at 62 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
Northgate Primary School
Hillmead Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Avanti Grange Secondary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bishops Stortford Rugby Club0.4 km
- Bishops Stortford Sports Trust Ltd0.7 km
- Bishops Stortford Squash Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Chives Catering0.4 km
- Rosey Lea0.6 km
- Tesco Staff Canteen0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- YO\! To Go0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford2.3 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet4.6 km
- Elsenham7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Newland Avenue0.2 km
- Newland Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM232YF · Data under Open Government Licence