CM23 4PY is a sought-after residential area on Meadowsweet Close 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 4PY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £618k. 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 4PY are sourced from Output Area E00119131 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOWSWEET CLOSE, CM23 4PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWSWEET CLOSE, CM23 4PY.
349
39
£ 61,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 4PY 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.
Area Character
CM23 4PY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £618k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £618k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 4PY. The average age is 39.4. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 630,000
5 sales · Mean £ 624,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM23 4PY has low crime rates — 12 incidents 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
Manor Fields Primary School
Hillmead Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
St Mary's Catholic School
Windhill21
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Oakfields Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- Ansells Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Broadleaf Guest House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Harvest Moon0.6 km
- The Marne Inn0.9 km
- Thorley Cricket Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Albert's0.9 km
- Jades0.9 km
- Blues Cafe0.6 km
- Flames Grill0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Quickbites - Friedberg0.6 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford2.2 km
- Sawbridgeworth5.8 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Clover Avenue0.1 km
- Oriole Way0.2 km
- Oriole Way0.2 km
- Clover Avenue0.2 km
- Kestrel Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM234PY · Data under Open Government Licence