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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 68 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
68
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
33.93(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.94(+99%)
Shoplifting
9.35(+32%)
Other theft
8.39(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.71(+20%)
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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Bishop's Stortford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £935,000.

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
Detached17£570,000
Flats41£262,500
Semi-Detached38£404,500
Terraced43£360,000

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

CM232YT

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233AW

Portland Road

CM233GE

Wharf Road

CM233QA

Norfolk Way

CM233TR

Bartholomew Road

CM233UA

Apton Road

CM234HL

Norman Avenue

CM233BY

Stort Road

CM233FW

Morton Peto Road

CM233GG

Archer Place

CM233QL

Scott Road

CM234HN

Herald Close

CM234XH

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233RL

Coxs Gardens

CM233TG

Castle Street

CM233BP

Anchor Street Leisure Park

CM233PR

Robinson Close

CM233TL

Trinity Street

CM233RX

Oaktree Close

CM233ZD

Elizabeth Road

CM233DR

Mill Street

CM233HS

Trinity Close

CM233UE

Stacey Court

CM234EW

Greenhill Park

CM235YF

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233BQ

South Street

CM233SY

Chestnut Close

CM234FR

Brewers Close

CM233BE

John Dyde Close

CM233QZ

Piggotts Way

CM233RW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM234HT

Ellenborough Close

CM233HP

The Lindens

CM233UU

Market Square

CM233NF

Thorley Hill

CM233PF

Havers Lane

CM233DX

Southmill Road

CM233ST

Apton Road

CM233WD

Merrill Place

CM233ZH

Deltic Close

CM233FR

Southmill Road

CM233GF

Brunel Drive

CM234HP

Pages Close

CM239DR

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM239QD

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233FT

Nails Lane

CM234HS

Ellenborough Close

CM233RH

Benhooks Place

CM233TJ

Trinity Street

CM233YR

Bowling Close

CM234HU

Ellenborough Close

CM239QF

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM234LF

Penningtons

CM234RF

Friedberg Avenue

CM239NE

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM239QA

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233QG

Piggotts Way

CM239HH

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM234WR

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233JZ

Bentley Close

CM234EL

Vicerons Place

CM239LG

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233RG

Benhooks Avenue

CM233TN

Oak Street

CM227WY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233DQ

The Moorings

CM233EG

Stort Road

CM233GD

Stort Road

CM233SH

Portland Place

CM233UZ

Market Square

CM234WP

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233QQ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233RJ

Elizabeth Road

CM239JB

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GU

Bishop's Stortford All Saints

CM233JE

Kimberley Close

CM233JT

Mazoe Road

CM233ZF

Morton Peto Road

CM234EP

Goodwin Stile

CM233FP

Apton Road

CM234ED

Honeybourne

CM239PU

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233AL

South Street

CM233HL

Nursery Road

CM233SD

New Town Road

CM234HY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM239NW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM239NY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233QH

Scott Road

CM233SB

New Town Road

CM233UP

Market Square

CM234EY

Gibbs Field

CM233GT

Brunel Drive

CM233HU

Wharf Road

CM233HZ

South Street

CM233JS

Mazoe Road

CM233PT

Lower Park Crescent

CM239NJ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233BL

Station Road

CM233JD

Havers Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.