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CM22

BISHOP'S STORTFORD

Essex, East Of England, England

CM22 is the postcode district for BISHOP'S STORTFORD, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £597,093
1yr change ▼ 9.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£597,093

▼ 9.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

108% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

361 Mbps

Property Prices in CM22

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM22 is £597,093, which is 39% above the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM22 cost 108.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM22 have fallen 9.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £656,829 454
Semi-detached £437,580 174
Terraced £352,238 117
Flat £264,078 23
All types £597,093 820

5-Year Price History

£550K £572K £595K £617K £639K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM22

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM22 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM22

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM22 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak Primary Requires improvement mi
Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

156,875

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM22 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM22 is collected by East Hertfordshire. The Band D rate is £2,117/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CM22 — BISHOP'S STORTFORD

Area Summary

CM22 (BISHOP'S STORTFORD) offers above-average property prices (£597,093, 108% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (361 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM22 BISHOP'S STORTFORD

What is the average house price in CM22 BISHOP'S STORTFORD?
The average house price in CM22 (BISHOP'S STORTFORD) is £597,093, based on 820 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 108% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.6% over the past year.
Is CM22 BISHOP'S STORTFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in CM22 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM22 BISHOP'S STORTFORD?
The population of CM22 (BISHOP'S STORTFORD) is approximately 156,875 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CM22?
The average broadband download speed in CM22 is 361 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM22 BISHOP'S STORTFORD?
There are 8 schools in or near CM22. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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