CM23 2TN is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Bishop's Stortford in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Meads ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 2TN are sourced from Output Area E00119124 (shared with 86 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM23 2TN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM23 2TN.
471
38
£ 59,900 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 2TN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CM23 2TN — age 38, 42% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 2TN. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM23 2TN is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Windhill21
Northgate Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Hockerill Anglo-European College
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Thorn Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Consortia0.2 km
- Cook0.1 km
- EAT 170.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Acer Cottage B&B0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- PAISA WINE BAR0.1 km
- The Black Lion0.2 km
- The Dog Head0.2 km
- The Port Jackson0.5 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Sukira Restaurant0.3 km
- Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd0.1 km
- Boar's Head Steak House And Grill0.1 km
- Cafe Mocha0.2 km
- Caffe Inn0.1 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Bishops Food Centre0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Huckleberry Chicken0.2 km
- Kebabery0.6 km
- Olyra Greek Bakehouse0.5 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford0.8 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet4.4 km
- Sawbridgeworth6.4 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- YMCA0.1 km
- Church Street Surgery0.2 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM232TN · Data under Open Government Licence