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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

CM234HS

Ellenborough Close

CM233QN

Scott Road

CM233RD

Waytemore Road

CM233BG

South Street

CM233YS

Wharf Place

CM233UE

Stacey Court

CM233ZD

Elizabeth Road

CM233NF

Thorley Hill

CM233EG

Stort Road

CM234EL

Vicerons Place

CM233YW

Braziers Quay

CM234EG

Thorley Neighbourhood Centre

CM233SX

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM234ET

Badgers

CM233QE

Patricia Gardens

CM234EP

Goodwin Stile

CM234WP

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233RN

Elizabeth Road

CM233BL

Station Road

CM234XH

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GG

Archer Place

CM233ST

Apton Road

CM232LS

High Street

CM233JL

Rhodes Avenue

CM233QU

Piggotts Way

CM233WD

Merrill Place

CM233RH

Benhooks Place

CM233QZ

Piggotts Way

CM239NP

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233SD

New Town Road

CM239HH

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233FU

Sextons Road

CM233ZF

Morton Peto Road

CM233GD

Stort Road

CM234FS

Ploughmans Close

CM234HU

Ellenborough Close

CM233PF

Havers Lane

CM233RP

Queens Crescent

CM233SP

Apton Road

CM233JZ

Bentley Close

CM233YR

Bowling Close

CM233HJ

Nursery Road

CM233GL

Morton Peto Road

CM233FW

Morton Peto Road

CM233QR

Ward Crescent

CM234EF

Honeybourne

CM234ED

Honeybourne

CM234ES

Badgers

CM239LW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GT

Brunel Drive

CM239EE

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233TL

Trinity Street

CM233RJ

Elizabeth Road

CM233PL

Beechlands

CM239HT

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233PH

Wrenbrook Road

CM233JR

Zambesi Road

CM233LE

London Road

CM233JB

Braziers Quay

CM233PJ

Chesfield Close

CM239QD

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233PD

Havers Lane

CM233AZ

South Street

CM233QG

Piggotts Way

CM233JD

Havers Lane

CM233BS

John Dyde Close

CM233QF

Link Way

CM234EN

Mathams Drive

Data Sources

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