CM22 7AF is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Newtown in Bishop's Stortford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Central ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
CM22 7AF is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM22 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00190246 (shared with 458 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM22 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM22 7AF.
154
51
£ 54,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM22 7AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CM22 7AF is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM22 7AF. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM22 7AF is moderate at 86 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
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Thorn Grove Primary School
Hockerill Anglo-European College
Thorley Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Consortia0.5 km
- Cook0.6 km
- EAT 170.4 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Acer Cottage B&B0.4 km
- Avery House B&B0.7 km
- Phoenix Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- PAISA WINE BAR0.7 km
- The Black Lion0.5 km
- The Dog Head0.4 km
- The Port Jackson0.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Sukira Restaurant0.4 km
- Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd0.6 km
- Boar's Head Steak House And Grill0.5 km
- Cafe Mocha0.5 km
- Caffe Inn0.6 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Bishops Food Centre0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Huckleberry Chicken0.7 km
- Kebabery0.2 km
- Olyra Greek Bakehouse0.3 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford0.4 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet4.7 km
- Sawbridgeworth5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Holy Trinity Church0.0 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.0 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.1 km
- Interchange0.2 km
- Potter Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM227AF · Data under Open Government Licence