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.
STANSTED ROAD, CM23 2DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTED ROAD, CM23 2DU.
349
39
£ 59,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Hockerill Anglo-European College
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Summercroft Primary School
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Birchwood High School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Windhill21
St Mary's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: CM232DU · Data under Open Government Licence