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Bishop's Stortford Central

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About

Bishop's Stortford Central is the historic and commercial core of the town, centred around the market square and the main shopping thoroughfares of Potter Street and North Street. The area is characterised by a mix of independent retailers and national chain stores, alongside banks and service providers. The weekly market continues a long tradition of trade here. The River Stort flows nearby, with a canalised section running close to the town centre, its towpath providing a green corridor.

The area is dominated by the spire of St Michael's Church, a prominent medieval landmark. Jackson Square is a major covered shopping centre, while the Rhodes Arts Complex provides a cinema, theatre, and museum in a converted Victorian building. The main railway station, offering direct services to London and Cambridge, sits at the southern edge of this central zone, making it a significant commuter hub.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Stortford Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishop's Stortford Central is £59,597 per year. There are 2 schools in Bishop's Stortford Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishop's Stortford Central is home to around 10,373 people, with a population density of about 5,493.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishop's Stortford Central Population
10,373
Population density
5,493.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.09(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.55(+121%)
Shoplifting
8.87(+30%)
Other theft
8.39(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(+11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,636
73.65%
Other White
1,338
12.91%
Irish
157
1.51%
Other
156
1.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
149
1.44%
Total population: 10,368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,173
37.29%
No qualifications
1,350
15.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,321
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,169
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
805
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 8,508

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,360
30%
Owns outright
1,138
25.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
964
21.26%
Other social rented
812
17.91%
Social rents from council
114
2.51%
Total households: 4,534

Property prices in Bishop's Stortford Central

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £364,000 in Bishop's Stortford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishop's Stortford Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop's Stortford Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached35£404,000
Terraced39£362,000
Detached16£552,500
Flats40£257,500

10 years median price trend in Bishop's Stortford Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Stortford Central.

All postcodes in Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233SY

Chestnut Close

CM233RW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233PA

Havers Lane

CM233DY

Southmill Trading Centre

CM234QT

Vicerons Place

CM234ER

Goodwin Stile

CM234EW

Greenhill Park

CM233UA

Apton Road

CM233JS

Mazoe Road

CM233PX

Apsley Close

CM239HQ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233QJ

Scott Road

CM233DH

Southmill Road

CM239JW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233PQ

Havers Lane

CM233JN

Rhodes Avenue

CM233FQ

South Street

CM233TQ

Edinburgh Gardens

CM233FN

South Street

CM233RA

Piggotts Way

CM233FS

River View

CM233QB

Kent Crescent

CM233AP

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233HX

Braziers Quay

CM234EU

Yeomans Close

CM233DR

Mill Street

CM233GH

Shackleton Gardens

CM233UJ

Elizabeth Road

CM233NA

Thorley Hill

CM232FD

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233SB

New Town Road

CM234NG

Dyers Court

CM233JJ

South Road

CM233GU

Bishop's Stortford All Saints

CM233AL

South Street

CM233BA

John Dyde Close

CM239NJ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233BE

John Dyde Close

CM233RS

Coronation Road

CM239PQ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233JH

South Road

CM233QS

Piggotts Way

CM234LF

Penningtons

CM233PU

Lower Park Crescent

CM234FL

The Thatchers

CM233AW

Portland Road

CM233HS

Trinity Close

CM233TR

Bartholomew Road

CM234FP

Thresher Close

CM233SE

Chapel Row

CM233AR

South Street

CM233QA

Norfolk Way

CM233PE

Havers Lane

CM233SG

Tuckers Row

CM234QS

Vicerons Place

CM233RL

Coxs Gardens

CM233TY

Middle Row

CM233GF

Brunel Drive

CM233GB

Havers Lane

CM239BA

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GJ

Everest Gardens

CM239NW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GR

Knights Row

CM233FL

St Josephs Court

CM234HD

The Meadows

CM233TB

Firlands

CM233RE

Waytemore Road

CM233HZ

South Street

CM233SJ

Portland Road

CM233UP

Market Square

CM233FP

Apton Road

CM232WF

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233TW

Oak Street

CM233BD

John Dyde Close

CM233TN

Oak Street

CM233QH

Scott Road

CM233SN

Apton Road

CM233TT

Jervis Road

CM233JA

South Street

CM233JP

Shangani Road

CM234HB

The Coppice

CM233DW

Kimberley Villas

CM233QL

Scott Road

CM233HN

Nursery Road

CM234HX

The Coppice

CM233JE

Kimberley Close

CM233JU

Mazoe Close

CM234JS

Larchwood

CM233WB

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233TX

New Path

CM233PS

Chinnery Hill

CM234EE

Honeybourne

CM233DS

Tanners Wharf

CM233RQ

Benhooks Avenue

CM233ZH

Deltic Close

CM233HL

Nursery Road

CM233LA

Tanners Wharf

CM233TU

Sidney Terrace

CM233UD

Britannia Place

CM233UL

Potter Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.