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CM23 2PB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in East Hertfordshire

Lower crime rate3.3/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesShopliftingAnti Social BehaviourCriminal Damage And Arson…and 2 more

Trend +7% versus prior comparable archive

Wealthy area 8.9/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 10/10England
Median sold price£438kCM23 sample - 117 sales
Recent change+3.2%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area92.1%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, white irish, mixed white asian
Immediate area13.2%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area52.7%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area176Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area60.2%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area76.2%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area87.4%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied76.2% dominant

Owned76.2%
Private rent11.1%
Social rent9.3%

Plenty of well-rated schools 11 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 12 matched

Theatretrain Bishops StortfordAges 3-18 · Bishops Stortford College Pre Prep School, Great Hadham Road · 304 m
Dance
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUBAges 5-11 · primary schools · 793 m
Arts & theatre
Hertfordshire Health Walks - Bishop’s Stortford Thorley Health Walk Grade 3Ages 1-99 · Meet at main Car Park opposite St. Barnabas Centre. Church of St. James the Great, Church Lane, Thorley, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 4BE · 793 m
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Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks15street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About CM23 2PB: area rating, property, schools and local change

CM23 2PB is a postcode in Bishop's Stortford Parsonage, East Hertfordshire, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM23 2PB, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CM23 2PB are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for CM23 2PB is based on East Hertfordshire 003 Census 2021. It covers 10,831 residents, 176 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.

For property prices near CM23 2PB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £438k from 117 rolling sales, up 3.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near CM23 2PB can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM23 2PB by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around CM23 2PB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about CM23 2PB

Is CM23 2PB a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near CM23 2PB?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near CM23 2PB?

11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near CM23 2PB?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for CM23 2PB?

LocaleIQ matched CM23 2PB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in CM23 2PB?

The latest median sold price is £438k based on 117 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around CM23 2PB?

LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.