CM23 3XF is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Bishop's Stortford in Bishop's Stortford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford Central ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
Day-to-day life in CM23 3XF has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CM23 3XF are sourced from Output Area E00119100 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM23 3XF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM23 3XF.
357
40
£ 54,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 3XF 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
CM23 3XF is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 3XF. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 3XF is above average at 98 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
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Windhill21
St Mary's Catholic School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Northgate Primary School
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 Ltd0.2 km
- Consortia0.1 km
- Cook0.2 km
- EAT 170.1 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Acer Cottage B&B0.3 km
- Phoenix Lodge1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- PAISA WINE BAR0.2 km
- The Black Lion0.1 km
- The Dog Head0.0 km
- The Port Jackson0.4 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Sukira Restaurant0.1 km
- Alessandro Di Leo Pasticceria Ltd0.2 km
- Boar's Head Steak House And Grill0.1 km
- Cafe Mocha0.1 km
- Caffe Inn0.1 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Bishops Food Centre0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Burrito Grill/Sushi And Shakes0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Huckleberry Chicken0.3 km
- Kebabery0.4 km
- Olyra Greek Bakehouse0.3 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford0.7 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet4.4 km
- Sawbridgeworth6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street Surgery0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM233XF · Data under Open Government Licence