Cost of Living in CM23
East Hertfordshire
CM23 at a glance
Postcode district (CM23)£473k
Median home price
3,473
Sales (last 5y)
+70%
vs national median
£171
Est. council tax / mo
8.5/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the CM23 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in CM23
Postcode district (CM23)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £625,000 | 1,151 | +£215k |
| Semi-detached | £450,000 | 979 | +£190k |
| Terraced | £370,000 | 783 | +£152k |
| Flat | £257,500 | 797 | +£26k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in CM23
Band D
Estimated band
£2,050
Estimated annual cost
£171
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (CM23)CM23 sits at an average deprivation decile of 8.5 out of 10 (among the least deprived areas in England), based on the 31 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 70% more than the national median.