One of the more comfortable corners of East Hertfordshire: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away, roughly 10 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
90/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 30,040 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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
17 rated Good or better within 2 mi
21 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: The Bishop's Stortford High School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Safety89
Is it safe?
6crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare87
Can I see a GP?
4GP & 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.
4 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.9 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SOUTH STREET SURGERY — 1.3 mi
Transport80
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 11 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space63
How green is it?
2green spaces
A fair amount of green space nearby
beside Country Park (0.5 ha total
no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Allotments (0.43 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities76
Can I get the shopping done?
14shops & libraries
Well served for everyday shopping
13 supermarkets within 2 mi
Waitrose, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Tesco…
nearest 0.9 mi
library 1.5 mi
Nearest: Little Waitrose Shell Thorley — 0.9 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CM23 4RZ.
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 4RZ
CM23 4RZ scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with The Bishop's Stortford High School 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CM23 4RZ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,040 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 2/10).
There are 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 15 rated Good. The nearest school is The Bishop's Stortford High School (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.2 mi away.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SOUTH STREET SURGERY, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.9 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around CM23 4RZ — 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 4RZ?
There are 21 schools within a 2-mile catchment of CM23 4RZ, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is CM23 4RZ safe?
6 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of CM23 4RZ 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 4RZ?
Transport within 0.5 miles of CM23 4RZ includes 11 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from CM23 4RZ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for CM23 4RZ?
CM23 4RZ has a NestScope Score of 90/100 — 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 4RZ does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around CM23 4RZ: 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.
