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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

CM233XF

Market Square

CM234EE

Honeybourne

CM233HR

Nursery Close

CM233PQ

Havers Lane

CM233BS

John Dyde Close

CM233DA

Southmill Road

CM233QF

Link Way

CM239LW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM239PQ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM232LS

High Street

CM233JJ

South Road

CM233PE

Havers Lane

CM233SX

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM234ER

Goodwin Stile

CM234LE

Penningtons

CM233BD

John Dyde Close

CM233DE

South Street

CM233TT

Jervis Road

CM234EF

Honeybourne

CM233AT

South Street

CM233GR

Knights Row

CM233JB

Braziers Quay

CM233TB

Firlands

CM233TX

New Path

CM233YN

Braziers Quay

CM234EG

Thorley Neighbourhood Centre

CM232LY

Church Street

CM233TW

Oak Street

CM233TY

Middle Row

CM234FS

Ploughmans Close

CM239LA

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233DD

New Town Road

CM233HN

Nursery Road

CM233JH

South Road

CM233PU

Lower Park Crescent

CM233RU

Portland Road

CM234FL

The Thatchers

CM234QW

Vicerons Place

CM233FS

River View

CM233FU

Sextons Road

CM233PA

Havers Lane

CM233PP

Norfolk Way

CM233DW

Kimberley Villas

CM233GW

Dane Street

CM234FP

Thresher Close

CM233DH

Southmill Road

CM233FQ

South Street

CM233JG

South Road

CM233PD

Havers Lane

CM233GA

South Street

CM233HJ

Nursery Road

CM233SA

New Town Road

CM233UL

Potter Street

CM234QU

Vicerons Place

CM233HT

The Chase

CM233QB

Kent Crescent

CM233WA

Margrave Gardens

CM233SN

Apton Road

CM233AA

South Street

CM233RE

Waytemore Road

CM233SS

Apton Road

CM234HD

The Meadows

CM239EE

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233QJ

Scott Road

CM233QU

Piggotts Way

CM233GX

Cox'S Gardens

CM233LA

Tanners Wharf

CM233SP

Apton Road

Data Sources

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