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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

CM234QW

Vicerons Place

CM233HT

The Chase

CM233QP

West Road

CM233RX

Oaktree Close

CM233RG

Benhooks Avenue

CM239LG

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233YN

Braziers Quay

CM233GW

Dane Street

CM234HP

Pages Close

CM239JB

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233PW

Norfolk Way

CM235YF

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233PB

Havers Lane

CM234HT

Ellenborough Close

CM233QY

Piggotts Way

CM233UU

Market Square

CM233WA

Margrave Gardens

CM233DQ

The Moorings

CM234FR

Brewers Close

CM239PU

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233DX

Southmill Road

CM234HW

Earls Close

CM233PY

Norfolk Way

CM233SW

Apton Road

CM233SQ

Royal Oak Gardens

CM233TS

Jervis Road

CM233RU

Portland Road

CM233US

Wilson Close

CM234HN

Herald Close

CM239PY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233UB

Trinity Way

CM239QF

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233TG

Castle Street

CM233FT

Nails Lane

CM233UZ

Market Square

CM233QD

Kent Crescent

CM227WY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM239QA

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233PT

Lower Park Crescent

CM239NE

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233HR

Nursery Close

CM233DP

Southmill Road

CM233SR

Apton Road

CM233TA

Firlands

CM233DA

Southmill Road

CM233TP

Bartholomew Road

CM234EZ

Gibbs Field

CM234LE

Penningtons

CM233XF

Market Square

CM233TE

Grove Place

CM233NS

Salisbury Close

CM239DR

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM234HY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233QX

Piggotts Way

CM233JT

Mazoe Road

CM234EY

Gibbs Field

CM234QU

Vicerons Place

CM233AA

South Street

CM233BY

Stort Road

CM233GX

Cox'S Gardens

CM233FR

Southmill Road

CM233PN

Norfolk Way

CM233DE

South Street

CM233SA

New Town Road

CM233PP

Norfolk Way

CM233BN

John Dyde Close

CM233DD

New Town Road

CM233TJ

Trinity Street

CM233JQ

South Road

CM234RF

Friedberg Avenue

CM232YT

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GA

South Street

CM233JG

South Road

CM239NY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233BQ

South Street

CM239EZ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233QQ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233HP

The Lindens

CM233SH

Portland Place

CM233NB

Thorley Hill

CM234WR

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GE

Wharf Road

CM234EX

Lincoln Close

CM233AT

South Street

CM234FQ

Tailors

CM233FX

Southmill Road

CM232SW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM239JT

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM234HR

The Barons

CM233BP

Anchor Street Leisure Park

CM233AD

Newtown Road

CM233SS

Apton Road

CM232LY

Church Street

CM233QT

Benhooks Avenue

CM239LA

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233HU

Wharf Road

CM233PR

Robinson Close

CM233RR

Queens Crescent

CM233SL

Portland Road

CM234HL

Norman Avenue

Data Sources

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