CM23 3QE is a safe, established residential area on Patricia Gardens, 0.8km from Newtown in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Central ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for CM23 3QE are sourced from Output Area E00119081 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PATRICIA GARDENS, CM23 3QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PATRICIA GARDENS, CM23 3QE.
385
39
£ 54,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CM23 3QE is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £375k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 3QE. The average age is 38.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
9 sales · Mean £ 390,996
Terraced
£ 361,000
7 sales · Mean £ 347,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM23 3QE has low crime rates — 22 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
Richard Whittington Primary School
Thorley Hill Primary School
The Bishop's Stortford High School
Manor Fields Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Windhill21
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Dawns Stores0.7 km
- Oisoy0.9 km
- Sweet Shake Spot1.0 km
- Trinity Pharmacy1.0 km
- DAWN2DUSK (S.T. Wines)0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Baan Thitiya Thai Cuisine0.9 km
- Bishops Stortford Escape Rooms0.9 km
- Mint Leaf0.9 km
- The Rivermill Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Albert's0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Avery House B&B0.4 km
- Broadleaf Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Castle0.9 km
- Havers Park Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Harvest Moon0.8 km
- The Marne Inn0.6 km
- Thorley Cricket Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Fish Inn Kebab0.2 km
- Quickbites - Friedberg0.8 km
- The Sweet Life0.6 km
- Dawn's Gardens0.7 km
- Ell Churros0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford1.1 km
- Sawbridgeworth5.0 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cox's Gardens0.2 km
- Queens Crescent0.2 km
- Cox's Gardens0.2 km
- Queens Crescent0.2 km
- Kent Crescent H&R0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM233QE · Data under Open Government Licence