Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

HEATH ROW, CM23 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH ROW, CM23 5BZ.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Birchwood High School

Good1407 pupils0.1 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford

Good224 pupils0.2 km
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Summercroft Primary School

Good443 pupils0.3 km
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Hockerill Anglo-European College

Outstanding904 pupils0.8 km
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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Outstanding1463 pupils1.1 km
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Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good101 pupils1.3 km
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Thorn Grove Primary School

Good217 pupils1.4 km
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Avanti Meadows Primary School

59 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Diageo (Restaurant) - Sodexo0.6 km
  • Leape Pop-up Catering1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Jade House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • The Fish Yard0.5 km
local_bar

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