Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

DROVERS WAY, CM23 4GF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVERS WAY, CM23 4GF.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CM23 4GF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CM23 4GF's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £871k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £871k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.

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

CM23 4GF is a sought-after residential area on Drovers Way in Bishop's Stortford. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Stortford South ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For serious buyers, CM23 4GF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £871k, down 12.8% 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 4GF are sourced from Output Area E00119146 (shared with 10 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 4GF. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 800,000

11 sales · Mean £ 803,313

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

CM23 4GF has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order5
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Manor Fields Primary School

Good452 pupils0.3 km
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Hillmead Primary School

Good285 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S

Good398 pupils1.3 km
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Richard Whittington Primary School

Good315 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Oakfields Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Ansells Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Broadleaf Guest House0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Harvest Moon0.5 km
  • The Marne Inn0.6 km
  • Thorley Cricket Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Albert's0.6 km
  • Jades0.6 km
  • Blues Cafe0.5 km
  • Flames Grill0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Quickbites - Friedberg0.5 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'N0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishops Stortford2.2 km
  • Sawbridgeworth5.3 km
  • Stansted Mountfitchet6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Carpenters0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km
  • The Carpenters0.3 km
  • Oriole Way0.4 km
  • Oriole Way0.4 km