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CM23 3AS

Riverside

Bishop's Stortford North

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Detailed insights for CM23 3AS

Overview

Postcode CM23 3AS 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bishop's Stortford North is £73,852 per year. The nearest station is Bishops Stortford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grange Paddocks.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
42.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Bishop's Stortford North has an average 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.

Crime level

10/10

Bishop's Stortford North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.2%

Approximately 42.2% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bishop's Stortford North is £73,852 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CM23 3AS.

Flood risk

High

Bishop's Stortford North near CM23 3AS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bishops Stortford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CM23 3AS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bishops Stortford

N/A

Walking directions to Bishops Stortford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CM23 3AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGrange PaddocksLargeWalking directions to Grange Paddocks
0.4 miLink Road WoodlandLargeWalking directions to Link Road Woodland
0.2 miSworder's FieldMediumWalking directions to Sworder's Field

Area Profile

Population
176
Population density
5,827.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
84(+1128%)
Violence and sexual offences
68.08(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.17(+351%)
Other theft
20.34(+272%)
Public order
17.68(+245%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
44.83%
Other White
59
33.91%
Other
6
3.45%
African
5
2.87%
Chinese
3
1.72%
Total population: 174

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
34.27%
No qualifications
27
18.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
16.78%
Level 3 (A level)
17
11.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 143

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
35
38.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
33.33%
Shared ownership
12
13.33%
Owns with a mortgage
7
7.78%
Social rents from council
3
3.33%
Total households: 90

Property prices in Bishop's Stortford North

Median price£482,500
Price per sq ft£473
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£366K – £630K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £482,500 (about £473 per square foot) in Bishop's Stortford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,250 up to £2,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop's Stortford North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£645,000£472
Semi-Detached32£432,500£509
Terraced36£380,000£509
Flats23£260,000£368

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishop's Stortford North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Stortford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£601,000£238,750£360,000£335,000
2017£850,000£240,000£407,000£340,000
2018£585,098£281,250£425,000£322,500
2019£576,500£276,500£432,500£395,000
2020£581,250£262,500£414,000£349,400
2021£600,000£272,500£404,995£330,000
2022£595,000£280,000£440,000£386,000
2023£670,000£243,500£475,000£399,995
2024£655,000£282,500£466,000£404,375
2025£613,750£260,000£425,000£388,000
2026£650,000£273,750£480,000£367,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Stortford North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishop's Stortford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£424£479£428£438
2017£455£412£442£430
2018£430£388£431£428
2019£401£409£380£382
2020£425£411£420£427
2021£443£396£442£516
2022£484£440£473£535
2023£490£406£441£547
2024£447£390£444£528
2025£469£368£488£494
2026£489£419£453£569
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishop's Stortford North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishop's Stortford North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM23 3AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CM23 3AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 2025Flat 15, Navigation House, Riverside, Bishop'S Stortford, CM23 3ASFlatsLeasehold£120,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 10, Navigation House, Riverside, Bishop'S Stortford, CM23 3ASFlatsLeasehold£160,000
18 Sept 2025Flat 33, Jackson Wharf, Adderley Road, Bishop'S Stortford, CM23 3AXFlatsLeasehold£320,000
20 Jan 202620, The Causeway, Bishop'S Stortford, CM23 2EJOtherFreehold£320,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 104, Riverside Wharf, Riverside, Bishop'S Stortford, CM23 3GPFlatsLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the CM23 3AS postcode area, located within Bishop's Stortford North, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CM23 3AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableWhite Trees Independent SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWindhill21Academy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM23 3AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CM23 3AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miM&S FoodhallEast Hertfordshire, CM23 3YJWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0 miSainsbury's16 Jackson Square, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3XGWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miTesco Express32A South Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3AZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miPolonia Deli1-3 Station Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3BJWalking directions to Polonia Deli
0.1 miCrucible African ShopNewtown Road, East Hertfordshire, CM23 3SAWalking directions to Crucible African Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Hertfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,560
Band B£1,820
Band C£2,080
Band D£2,340
Band E£2,860
Band F£3,379
Band G£3,899
Band H£4,679

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CM23 3AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mione Goldspink

Bishop's Stortford North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Miriam Joy Swainston

Bishop's Stortford North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sarah Ann Copley

Bishop's Stortford North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Josh Dean

Hertford and Stortford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast HertfordshireE07000242
Parliamentary ConstituencyHertford and StortfordE14001283
ParishBishop's StortfordE04012914
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bishop's Stortford NorthE02004881
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Hertfordshire 004EE01035591
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CM23 3AS

Is CM23 3AS (Bishop's Stortford North) safe?

The area around CM23 3AS records about 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CM23 3AS?

The median sale price around CM23 3AS in Bishop's Stortford North is £482,500 (about £473 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CM23 3AS?

There are 16 schools close to CM23 3AS, including St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good), White Trees Independent School (Good) and Windhill21 (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CM23 3AS?

The closest station to CM23 3AS is Bishops Stortford, about 371 m away.

How deprived is the area around CM23 3AS?

CM23 3AS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,494 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CM23 3AS (Bishop's Stortford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hertford and Stortford covering CM23 3AS is Josh Dean (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mione Goldspink (Liberal Democrats), Miriam Joy Swainston (Liberal Democrats) and Sarah Ann Copley (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.