Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

NELSON ROAD, CM23 3LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, CM23 3LH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

361

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CM23 3LH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM23 3LH combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£400k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM23 3LH is a sought-after residential area on Nelson Road, 1.0km from Hockerill in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford South ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For serious buyers, CM23 3LH is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 3LH are sourced from Output Area E00119144 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 3LH. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

7 sales · Mean £ 373,571

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM23 3LH has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting12
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Thorley Hill Primary School

Good236 pupils0.2 km
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The Bishop's Stortford High School

Outstanding1185 pupils0.3 km
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Richard Whittington Primary School

Good315 pupils0.6 km
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Thorn Grove Primary School

Good217 pupils0.8 km
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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Outstanding1463 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good220 pupils1.2 km
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Windhill21

Outstanding460 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S

Good398 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Mythos Greek Taverna1.0 km
  • Bridge The Gap0.5 km
  • Rhodes Art Complex0.3 km
  • Stortford Gymnastics Club0.2 km
  • The Pizza Guys0.5 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Kebabery1.0 km
  • Dawn's Gardens0.0 km
  • Ell Churros0.3 km
  • Lee Garden0.6 km
  • New Tandoori Cottage0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Shell Little Waitrose Thorley0.2 km
  • Dawns Stores0.0 km
  • Oisoy0.6 km
  • Empire Cinema0.9 km
  • Martins1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Jolly Brewers0.7 km
  • The Rose & Crown0.8 km
  • Three Tuns0.8 km
  • Bacchus Bar0.9 km
  • Bishops Stortford Social Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Bishops Food Centre0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Avery House B&B0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishops Stortford0.8 km
  • Sawbridgeworth5.0 km
  • Stansted Mountfitchet5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Thorley Hill0.1 km
  • Thorley Hill0.1 km
  • London Road0.1 km
  • London Road0.1 km
  • Mulberry Court0.2 km