Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

NEWLAND AVENUE, CM23 2YF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLAND AVENUE, CM23 2YF.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM23 2YF 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM23 2YF combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£434k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £434k. Property prices are trending down 14.4% year-on-year.

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

CM23 2YF is a well-regarded residential area on Newland Avenue in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Silverleys ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CM23, CM23 2YF offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £434k, down 14.4% year-on-year. 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 2YF are sourced from Output Area E00190231 (shared with 7 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 2YF. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

8 sales · Mean £ 507,795

Flat

£ 136,000

1 sales · Mean £ 136,000

Terraced

£ 360,000

7 sales · Mean £ 348,428

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

3 sales · Mean £ 446,166

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

Crime around CM23 2YF is moderate at 62 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft11
Burglary6
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Northgate Primary School

Outstanding461 pupils0.8 km
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Hillmead Primary School

Good285 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic School

Outstanding1151 pupils1.4 km
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Avanti Grange Secondary School

1.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S

Good398 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bishops Stortford Rugby Club0.4 km
  • Bishops Stortford Sports Trust Ltd0.7 km
  • Bishops Stortford Squash Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Chives Catering0.4 km
  • Rosey Lea0.6 km
  • Tesco Staff Canteen0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • YO\! To Go0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishops Stortford2.3 km
  • Stansted Mountfitchet4.6 km
  • Elsenham7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Newland Avenue0.2 km
  • Newland Avenue0.2 km