Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

STANSTED ROAD, CM23 2DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTED ROAD, CM23 2DU.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 59,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM23 2DU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CM23 2DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £537k, 82% 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 2DU is a sought-after residential area on Stansted Road, 0.2km from Collins Cross in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Meads ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM23, CM23 2DU offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £537k. 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 2DU are sourced from Output Area E00119107 (shared with 9 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 2DU. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 537,500

5 sales · Mean £ 562,188

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CM23 2DU has low crime rates — 17 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order6
Burglary5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Hockerill Anglo-European College

Outstanding904 pupils0.4 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford

Good224 pupils0.5 km
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Summercroft Primary School

Good443 pupils0.7 km
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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Outstanding1463 pupils0.8 km
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Birchwood High School

Good1407 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good220 pupils1.0 km
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Windhill21

Outstanding460 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic School

Outstanding1151 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Consortia0.7 km
  • Cook0.8 km
  • EAT 170.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • PAISA WINE BAR0.8 km
  • The Black Lion0.7 km
  • The Dog Head0.8 km
  • The Port Jackson0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Sukira Restaurant0.8 km
  • Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd0.7 km
  • Boar's Head Steak House And Grill0.9 km
  • Cafe Mocha0.7 km
  • Caffe Inn0.7 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Bishops Food Centre1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Huckleberry Chicken0.7 km
  • Kebabery0.8 km
  • Olyra Greek Bakehouse0.8 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • A And J's Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Coral's B & B0.6 km
  • Marie's B & B0.5 km
  • Ascot B&B0.8 km
  • Phoenix Lodge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishops Stortford0.9 km
  • Stansted Mountfitchet3.7 km
  • Elsenham6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cherry Gardens0.0 km
  • Cherry Gardens0.1 km
  • Kingsbridge Road H&R0.2 km
  • Waggoners Court0.2 km
  • Kings Court H&R0.3 km