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CM23

BISHOP'S STORTFORD

Essex, East Of England, England

CM23 encompasses BISHOP'S STORTFORD and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £458,968
1yr change ▲ 7.5%
Crime 8% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£458,968

▲ 7.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

60% above national avg

Crime Rate

74.7/1,000

▲ 3.0% vs previous year

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

8% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

78 Mbps

Property Prices in CM23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM23 is £458,968, which is 11% above the Essex average of £414,663.

Properties in CM23 cost 59.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM23 have risen 7.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £668,802 48
Semi-detached £464,395 38
Terraced £387,081 52
Flat £263,215 0
All types £458,968 171

5-Year Price History

£457K £465K £474K £482K £491K 2025 2026

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Crime & Safety in CM23

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

With 74.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM23 has a crime rate 8% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
20.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
16.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
12.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CM23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CM23 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Manuden Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Farnham Church of England Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Thorley Hill Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Thorn Grove Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

42

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
66.0%
Private rent
21.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CM23 are 78.0 Mbps, with 82% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 36% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

78.0 Mbps

Avg Download

19.5 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

43%

Ultrafast Coverage

36%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM23 is collected by Chelmsford Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/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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CM23 — BISHOP'S STORTFORD

Area Summary

CM23 (BISHOP'S STORTFORD) offers above-average property prices (£458,968, 60% above national average), 25 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (78 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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