One of the more comfortable corners of East Hertfordshire: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
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 9/10, ranked 28,523 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.
Schools97
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
12 rated Good or better within 2 mi
17 schools in total
IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Manor Fields Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety92
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare87
Can I see a GP?
2GP & 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.
2 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SOUTH STREET SURGERY — 1.3 mi
Transport72
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 8 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space80
How green is it?
8green spaces
Green space is well within reach
12.5 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (0.35 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities75
Can I get the shopping done?
15shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
14 supermarkets within 2 mi
Morrisons, Sainsburys, Tesco, Spar…
nearest 0.5 mi
library 1.5 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Thorley Pk Bishops Stortford — 0.5 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM23 4GB.
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 4GB
CM23 4GB scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Manor Fields 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 4GB is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 28,523 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 high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Manor Fields Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SOUTH STREET SURGERY, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around CM23 4GB — 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 4GB?
There are 17 schools within a 2-mile catchment of CM23 4GB, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is CM23 4GB safe?
3 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of CM23 4GB in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near CM23 4GB?
Transport within 0.5 miles of CM23 4GB includes 8 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from CM23 4GB within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for CM23 4GB?
CM23 4GB 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 4GB does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around CM23 4GB: 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.
