Postcode CM23 2EL is located in an urban city, within the Bishop's Stortford North ward of East Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bishop's Stortford North area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bishop's Stortford North is £73,852 per year. The nearest station is Bishops Stortford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Grange Paddocks.
Bishop's Stortford North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,494 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Bishop's Stortford North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bishop's Stortford North is £73,852 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 199 ft away from CM23 2EL.
Bishop's Stortford North near CM23 2EL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishops Stortford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bishops Stortford | N/A | Walking directions to Bishops Stortford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grange Paddocks | Large | Walking directions to Grange Paddocks |
| 0.3 mi | Link Road Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Link Road Woodland |
| 0.1 mi | Sworder's Field | Medium | Walking directions to Sworder's Field |
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £472,625 in Bishop's Stortford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,320,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 62 | £613,750 |
| Flats | 26 | £292,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £463,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £382,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bishop's Stortford North
In the CM23 2EL postcode area, located within Bishop's Stortford North, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM23 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 16 Jackson Square, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3XG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | East Hertfordshire, CM23 3YJ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2BA | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Cook | 32 North Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2LW | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.2 mi | Portuguese Mini Market | East Hertfordshire, CM23 2DW | Walking directions to Portuguese Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for East Hertfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.