Postcode CM23 3HJ is located in an urban city, within the Bishop's Stortford Central ward of East Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bishop's Stortford Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bishop's Stortford Central is £54,200 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 medium park is Castle Gardens.
Bishop's Stortford Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Bishop's Stortford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bishop's Stortford Central is £54,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CM23 3HJ.
Bishop's Stortford Central near CM23 3HJ 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 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Castle Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | The Firs | Small | Walking directions to The Firs |
| 0.3 mi | Waytemore Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Waytemore Road Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Bishop's Stortford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £703,750 |
| Flats | 35 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £407,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £378,750 |
10 year median price trend in Bishop's Stortford Central
In the CM23 3HJ postcode area, located within Bishop's Stortford Central, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM23 3HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bishop's Food Centre | 92 South Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3BG | Walking directions to Bishop's Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Crucible African Shop | Newtown Road, East Hertfordshire, CM23 3SA | Walking directions to Crucible African Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Havers Lane, East Hertfordshire, CM23 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Polonia Deli | 1-3 Station Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3BJ | Walking directions to Polonia Deli |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | East Hertfordshire, CM23 3FU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.