CM23 2BQ is a sought-after residential area on Cannons Close, 0.3km from Collins Cross in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Meads ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
For serious buyers, CM23 2BQ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00119116 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANNONS CLOSE, CM23 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNONS CLOSE, CM23 2BQ.
242
53
£ 59,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 2BQ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM23 2BQ combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£450k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £450k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 2BQ. The average age is 53.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 412,500
17 sales · Mean £ 428,588
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM23 2BQ has low crime rates — 16 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
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Hockerill Anglo-European College
Summercroft Primary School
Avanti Meadows Primary School
Birchwood High School
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Windhill21
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Consortia0.9 km
- Cook0.8 km
- EAT 171.0 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- PAISA WINE BAR0.8 km
- The Black Lion0.9 km
- The Dog Head0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- Star Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Sukira Restaurant0.9 km
- Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd0.8 km
- Cafe Mocha0.9 km
- Caffe Inn0.8 km
- Cote Brasserie0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Huckleberry Chicken0.8 km
- Sheko's0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- A And J's Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Coral's B & B0.3 km
- Marie's B & B0.4 km
- Ascot B&B0.9 km
- Phoenix Lodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford1.2 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet3.5 km
- Elsenham6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cannons Close H&R0.1 km
- Waggoners Court0.2 km
- Cannons Close0.2 km
- Cannons Close0.2 km
- Cherry Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM232BQ · Data under Open Government Licence