CM23 3XB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Bishop's Stortford in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Meads ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3XB are sourced from Output Area E00119124 (shared with 86 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM23 3XB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM23 3XB.
471
38
£ 59,900 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 3XB 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
No single demographic signal dominates CM23 3XB — age 38, 42% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 3XB. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM23 3XB is above average at 102 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School
Windhill21
St Mary's Catholic School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Hockerill Anglo-European College
Northgate Primary School
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Thorn Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Consortia0.0 km
- Cook0.2 km
- EAT 170.1 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Acer Cottage B&B0.3 km
- Phoenix Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- PAISA WINE BAR0.2 km
- The Black Lion0.0 km
- The Dog Head0.0 km
- The Port Jackson0.3 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Sukira Restaurant0.1 km
- Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd0.2 km
- Boar's Head Steak House And Grill0.2 km
- Cafe Mocha0.0 km
- Caffe Inn0.1 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Bishops Food Centre0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Huckleberry Chicken0.3 km
- Kebabery0.4 km
- Olyra Greek Bakehouse0.3 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford0.7 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet4.4 km
- Sawbridgeworth6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Church Street Surgery0.1 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- The Causeway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM233XB · Data under Open Government Licence