CM23 2BT is a sought-after residential area on Stansted Road, 0.6km 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 2BT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k. 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 2BT are sourced from Output Area E00119115 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANSTED ROAD, CM23 2BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTED ROAD, CM23 2BT.
321
40
£ 59,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 2BT 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 2BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £422k, 86% 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 2BT. The average age is 40.3. 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
Terraced
£ 385,000
5 sales · Mean £ 362,000
Detached
£ 687,497
2 sales · Mean £ 687,497
Semi-Detached
£ 312,000
1 sales · Mean £ 312,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM23 2BT has low crime rates — 20 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
Avanti Meadows Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Avanti Grange Secondary School
Birchwood High School
Summercroft Primary School
Hockerill Anglo-European College
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- City Plumbing (Travis Perkings Group)0.3 km
- Dorringtons Ltd0.5 km
- Wickes0.3 km
- Shell Service Station0.2 km
- Stephens Butchers0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- H@me And Eat0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Marie's B & B0.4 km
- Coral's B & B0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Fish Yard0.5 km
- Jade House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford1.7 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet3.0 km
- Elsenham5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Aynsworth Avenue0.1 km
- Cannons Mill Lane0.1 km
- Cannons Mill Lane0.2 km
- Goodliffe Park0.2 km
- Goodliffe Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM232BT · Data under Open Government Licence