Postcode CM23 5PS is located in an urban city, within the Bishop's Stortford Parsonage 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 high crime levels, with around 89.4 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 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bat Willow Hurst Country Park.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 89.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 175 ft away from CM23 5PS.
Bishop's Stortford North near CM23 5PS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bat Willow Hurst Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bat Willow Hurst Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Northolt Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Northolt Avenue Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £650,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £233,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £387,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage
In the CM23 5PS postcode area, located within Bishop's Stortford North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CM23 5PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shell Select | Stansted Road, East Hertfordshire, CM23 2BW | Walking directions to Shell Select |
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.