CM23 4DF is a sought-after residential area on Princes Gate, 1.2km from Cradle End 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 4DF offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k. 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 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00119134 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES GATE, CM23 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES GATE, CM23 4DF.
315
43
£ 61,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM23 4DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CM23 4DF combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£440k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM23 4DF. The average age is 43.0. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
2 sales · Mean £ 245,000
Detached
£ 570,000
4 sales · Mean £ 556,250
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM23 4DF has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hillmead Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Northgate Primary School
St Mary's Catholic School
Manor Fields Primary School
Windhill21
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bishops Stortford Rugby Club0.8 km
- Bishops Stortford Squash Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Chives Catering0.8 km
- Tesco Staff Canteen0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- YO\! To Go0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oakfields Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishops Stortford2.1 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet5.5 km
- Sawbridgeworth6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CM234DF · Data under Open Government Licence