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CM23

BISHOP'S STORTFORD

Essex, East Of England, England

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

Avg price £506,580
1yr change ▼ 2.9%
Crime 19% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£506,580

▼ 2.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

77% above national avg

Crime Rate

65.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

19% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

309 Mbps

Property Prices in CM23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CM23 is £506,580, which is 18% above the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CM23 cost 76.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CM23 have fallen 2.9% 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 £696,248 671
Semi-detached £480,499 532
Terraced £384,619 435
Flat £258,313 506
All types £506,580 2227

5-Year Price History

£493K £499K £505K £511K £517K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CM23

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

With 65.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CM23 has a crime rate 19% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
24.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.5 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 1 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

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

1

Outstanding

8

Good

0

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 CM23 are 309.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CM23 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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CM23 — BISHOP'S STORTFORD

Area Summary

CM23 (BISHOP'S STORTFORD) offers above-average property prices (£506,580, 77% above national average), low crime (19% below national average), 25 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (309 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CM23 BISHOP'S STORTFORD

What is the average house price in CM23 BISHOP'S STORTFORD?
The average house price in CM23 (BISHOP'S STORTFORD) is £506,580, based on 2227 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 77% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.9% over the past year.
Is CM23 BISHOP'S STORTFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in CM23 is close to the national average at 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CM23 BISHOP'S STORTFORD?
The population of CM23 (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 CM23?
The average broadband download speed in CM23 is 309 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CM23 BISHOP'S STORTFORD?
There are 25 schools in or near CM23. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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