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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

CM233NS

Salisbury Close

CM233PY

Norfolk Way

CM234HR

The Barons

CM239HT

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233QS

Piggotts Way

CM233TP

Bartholomew Road

CM239PY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233FN

South Street

CM233JN

Rhodes Avenue

CM233JP

Shangani Road

CM233PB

Havers Lane

CM233PN

Norfolk Way

CM233TQ

Edinburgh Gardens

CM233US

Wilson Close

CM239EZ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233AR

South Street

CM234NG

Dyers Court

CM233BA

John Dyde Close

CM233QE

Patricia Gardens

CM233RA

Piggotts Way

CM233UJ

Elizabeth Road

CM239HQ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GB

Havers Lane

CM233JA

South Street

CM233PS

Chinnery Hill

CM233QD

Kent Crescent

CM233SW

Apton Road

CM233JQ

South Road

CM233PL

Beechlands

CM233QP

West Road

CM234ET

Badgers

CM239BA

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM239JW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GJ

Everest Gardens

CM233JR

Zambesi Road

CM233QN

Scott Road

CM233QY

Piggotts Way

CM234EU

Yeomans Close

CM234EZ

Gibbs Field

CM233AZ

South Street

CM233LE

London Road

CM233PH

Wrenbrook Road

CM233SG

Tuckers Row

CM234HB

The Coppice

CM233AD

Newtown Road

CM233BN

John Dyde Close

CM233PX

Apsley Close

CM233SL

Portland Road

CM234EX

Lincoln Close

CM234FQ

Tailors

CM233BG

South Street

CM233DY

Southmill Trading Centre

CM233FL

St Josephs Court

CM233SJ

Portland Road

CM233YW

Braziers Quay

CM239NP

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM232WF

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233RD

Waytemore Road

CM233SE

Chapel Row

CM233TS

Jervis Road

CM234EN

Mathams Drive

CM234HW

Earls Close

CM233DP

Southmill Road

CM233NA

Thorley Hill

CM233PJ

Chesfield Close

CM233QT

Benhooks Avenue

CM233SR

Apton Road

CM233TU

Sidney Terrace

CM233WB

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM234QT

Vicerons Place

CM233JU

Mazoe Close

CM233RQ

Benhooks Avenue

CM233RR

Queens Crescent

CM233SQ

Royal Oak Gardens

CM233TA

Firlands

CM233UD

Britannia Place

CM234JS

Larchwood

CM233FX

Southmill Road

CM233TE

Grove Place

CM234ES

Badgers

CM239JT

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM232FD

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM232SW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233AP

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GH

Shackleton Gardens

CM233HX

Braziers Quay

CM233QR

Ward Crescent

CM233RN

Elizabeth Road

CM233YS

Wharf Place

CM234QS

Vicerons Place

CM233DS

Tanners Wharf

CM233GL

Morton Peto Road

CM233JL

Rhodes Avenue

CM233NB

Thorley Hill

CM233RP

Queens Crescent

CM233UB

Trinity Way

CM234HX

The Coppice

CM233PW

Norfolk Way

CM233QX

Piggotts Way

CM233RS

Coronation Road

Data Sources

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