CM23 3FP is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Newtown in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Central ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CM23 3FP is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CM23 3FP are sourced from Output Area E00119082 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM23 3FP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM23 3FP.
288
40
£ 54,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 3FP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in CM23 3FP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 3FP. The average age is 39.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM23 3FP is moderate at 51 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
Windhill21
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
St Mary's Catholic School
Thorley Hill Primary School
Richard Whittington Primary School
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
The Bishop's Stortford High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Consortia0.7 km
- Cook0.8 km
- EAT 170.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Acer Cottage B&B0.4 km
- Avery House B&B0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- PAISA WINE BAR0.8 km
- The Black Lion0.7 km
- The Dog Head0.6 km
- The Port Jackson0.4 km
- Castle0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Sukira Restaurant0.6 km
- Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd0.8 km
- Boar's Head Steak House And Grill0.6 km
- Cafe Mocha0.7 km
- Caffe Inn0.8 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Bishops Food Centre0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Huckleberry Chicken0.9 km
- Kebabery0.5 km
- Olyra Greek Bakehouse0.5 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford0.6 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet5.0 km
- Sawbridgeworth5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cemetery Gate0.0 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.3 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.3 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.3 km
- Chesfield Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM233FP · Data under Open Government Licence