CM23 5BZ is a sought-after residential area on Heath Row, 0.6km from Collins Cross in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford All Saints ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
For serious buyers, CM23 5BZ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 89% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £472k. 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 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00119062 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH ROW, CM23 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH ROW, CM23 5BZ.
352
42
£ 61,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 5BZ 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.
Area Character
CM23 5BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £472k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 5BZ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 445,000
1 sales · Mean £ 445,000
Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM23 5BZ has low crime rates — 33 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
Birchwood High School
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Summercroft Primary School
Hockerill Anglo-European College
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thorn Grove Primary School
Avanti Meadows Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Dorringtons Ltd0.5 km
- Wickes0.9 km
- AM 2 PM0.5 km
- Caulfields0.5 km
- Homebase0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- A And J's Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Marie's B & B0.5 km
- Coral's B & B0.9 km
- Ascot B&B0.2 km
- Phoenix Lodge0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Diageo (Restaurant) - Sodexo0.6 km
- Leape Pop-up Catering1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jade House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- The Fish Yard0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Nags Head0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford1.4 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet3.2 km
- Stansted Airport5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Parsonage Lane0.1 km
- Parsonage Lane0.1 km
- Plaw Hatch Close0.1 km
- Cranwell Gardens0.2 km
- Cranwell Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM235BZ · Data under Open Government Licence