POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CM23 3ZH postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Connectivity coverage for CM23 3ZH is still partial in the live postcode seam. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 32 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Partial live coverage across the current postcode research seams | Sold prices through 18 Jul 2025
- Median sold price, last 5 years £277,000Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Jul 2025
- Gigabit availability UnavailableNo matched broadband row
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 32 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Jul 2025.
Broadband
Partial connectivity coverageNo current broadband summary row matched this postcode, so connectivity coverage is still partial in this postcode brief.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
25 within 400mCM23 3ZH links 25 transport stops within 400m and 63 within 800m. 22 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Interchange (BCS) at about 71m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Bishop's Stortford Rail Station at about 76m.
Local business
213 within 1200mCM23 3ZH currently links 213 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 70 food and drink, 51 personal services, 29 retail. The closest mapped place is Co-op Food at about 89m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,383 online job adverts observedEast Hertfordshire local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched CM23 3ZH in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
32 nearby school rows32 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for CM23 3ZH. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 27CM23 3ZH has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 27 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 238, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 66 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£277,000
Strong sample. Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Jul 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of CM23 3ZH, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
70 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (31), cafe (23), fast food (16).
Amenity group
Personal services
51 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (32), beauty (19).
Amenity group
Retail
29 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (14), mobile phone (6), electronics (3).
Amenity group
Grocery
20 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (11), supermarket (6), bakery (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Co-op Food
Supermarket at Carriage House, 68, Sextons Road, Bishop's Stortford.
Food and drink
The Rivermill
Restaurant at Millars One, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford.
Food and drink
The Pizza Guys
Restaurant at Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford.
Nightlife
The Three Tuns (Greene King)
Pub at 36, London Road, Bishop's Stortford.
Grocery
Aldi
Supermarket at 34, London Road, Bishop's Stortford.
Food and drink
The Villa
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Primary option in CM23 5BE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Avanti Brook Primary School
Primary option in CM23 2UW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Avanti Meadows Primary School
Primary option in CM23 1FQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CM23 3ZH before you shortlist homes.
Open school comparisonRecommended tool
Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CM23 3ZH.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like CM23 3ZH with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess CM23 3ZH.
Open planners and templatesFollow up action
Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering CM23 3ZH.
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