Postcode CM23 2LR 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 164.5 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Grange Paddocks.
Bishop's Stortford North has a moderate 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 164.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM23 2LR.
Bishop's Stortford North near CM23 2LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishops Stortford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bishops Stortford | N/A | Walking directions to Bishops Stortford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grange Paddocks | Large | Walking directions to Grange Paddocks |
| 0.2 mi | Link Road Woodland | Large | Walking directions to Link Road Woodland |
| 0.2 mi | Sworder's Field | Medium | Walking directions to Sworder's Field |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Bishop's Stortford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £1,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 61 | £615,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £425,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £388,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bishop's Stortford North
In the CM23 2LR postcode area, located within Bishop's Stortford North, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM23 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | News & Booze | 40A North Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2LR | Walking directions to News & Booze |
| 0 mi | Cook | 32 North Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2LW | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2BA | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 16 Jackson Square, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3XG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | East Hertfordshire, CM23 3YJ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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.
Elected local representatives for CM23 2LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mione Goldspink
Bishop's Stortford North - Elected 4 May 2023
Miriam Joy Swainston
Bishop's Stortford North - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Ann Copley
Bishop's Stortford North - Elected 4 May 2023
Josh Dean
Hertford and Stortford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.