One of the more comfortable corners of East Hertfordshire: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and Bishops Stortford Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 8 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
89/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 30,820 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools96
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
23 schools in total
IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety67
Is it safe?
55crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
55 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 33)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare95
Can I see a GP?
7GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
6 GP, 1 hospital, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SOUTH STREET SURGERY — 0.1 mi
Transport88
Can I get to work?
Bishops Stortford Rail Station0.2 mi
38 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space77
How green is it?
13green spaces
Green space is well within reach
10.9 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (0.24 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities96
Can I get the shopping done?
18shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
17 supermarkets within 2 mi
East of England Co-operative, Aldi, Tesco, Marks and Spencer…
nearest 0.2 mi
library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op Bishop's Stortford — 0.2 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM23 3BQ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in CM23.
Average sold price by property type across the CM23 district, 2021–2026.
About CM23 3BQ
CM23 3BQ scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with St Michael's Church of England Primary School 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM23 3BQ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,820 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 23 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 14 rated Good. The nearest school is St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.
There were 55 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SOUTH STREET SURGERY, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is HERTS AND ESSEX HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around CM23 3BQ — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near CM23 3BQ?
There are 23 schools within a 2-mile catchment of CM23 3BQ, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is CM23 3BQ safe?
55 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of CM23 3BQ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 10/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near CM23 3BQ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of CM23 3BQ includes 1 train station, 38 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 8 km² is reachable from CM23 3BQ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for CM23 3BQ?
CM23 3BQ has a NestScope Score of 89/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around CM23 3BQ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around CM23 3BQ: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
