Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

BROOKHOUSE PLACE, CM23 2GA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKHOUSE PLACE, CM23 2GA.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 59,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM23 2GA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM23 2GA combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£555k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £555k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CM23 2GA is a mixed residential area on Brookhouse Place, 0.5km from Bishop's Stortford in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Meads ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For families considering a move, CM23 2GA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £555k.

Census 2021 statistics for CM23 2GA are sourced from Output Area E00119121 (shared with 34 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 2GA. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 555,000

1 sales · Mean £ 555,000

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

Crime around CM23 2GA is moderate at 89 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 offences104
Anti-social behaviour79
Shoplifting73
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic School

Outstanding1151 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good220 pupils0.6 km
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Northgate Primary School

Outstanding461 pupils0.6 km
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Windhill21

Outstanding460 pupils0.6 km
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Hockerill Anglo-European College

Outstanding904 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S

Good398 pupils1.0 km
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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Outstanding1463 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford

Good224 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Consortia0.4 km
  • Cook0.2 km
  • EAT 170.5 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Acer Cottage B&B0.6 km
  • Coral's B & B1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • PAISA WINE BAR0.2 km
  • The Black Lion0.4 km
  • The Dog Head0.4 km
  • The Port Jackson0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Sukira Restaurant0.5 km
  • Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd0.2 km
  • Boar's Head Steak House And Grill0.4 km
  • Cafe Mocha0.4 km
  • Caffe Inn0.3 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Bishops Food Centre0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Huckleberry Chicken0.1 km
  • Kebabery0.8 km
  • Olyra Greek Bakehouse0.7 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishops Stortford1.0 km
  • Stansted Mountfitchet4.1 km
  • Sawbridgeworth6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bryan Road0.0 km
  • Bryan Road0.1 km
  • YMCA0.2 km
  • North Street0.2 km
  • North Street0.2 km