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Bishop's Stortford Central

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About

Bishop's Stortford Central ward encompasses the historic heart of the market town, focused around the main shopping streets and Market Square. The area is defined by its mix of retail premises, offices, and residential properties, with the River Stort forming a western boundary. The town's main railway station, a key transport link to London and Cambridge, is located here, contributing to the daily flow of commuters.

The ward contains several significant civic buildings, including the library and a former corn exchange. A network of pedestrianised lanes connects the primary commercial thoroughfares. The area's character is shaped by its function as the primary retail and business centre for the wider town, with architectural styles reflecting its long development as a coaching stop and later a railway town.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Stortford Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 18.5% 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 £61,857 per year. There are 2 schools in Bishop's Stortford Central: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bishop's Stortford Central

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Bishop's Stortford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £995,000.

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
Detached6£568,500
Flats34£227,500
Semi-Detached30£409,500
Terraced31£378,750

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

CM232NF

Windhill

CM233RA

Piggotts Way

CM233PB

Havers Lane

CM233FX

Southmill Road

CM239PY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233JN

Rhodes Avenue

CM233UB

Trinity Way

CM233QR

Ward Crescent

CM233PE

Havers Lane

CM233AW

Portland Road

CM233SH

Portland Place

CM233SS

Apton Road

CM233QQ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233PW

Norfolk Way

CM232NG

Windhill

CM232NJ

Windhill

CM233SN

Apton Road

CM233RX

Oaktree Close

CM233AD

Newtown Road

CM233SR

Apton Road

CM239BA

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233DH

Southmill Road

CM233JD

Havers Lane

CM233FL

St Josephs Court

CM233AG

South Street

CM233QT

Benhooks Avenue

CM233AB

South Street

CM233RP

Queens Crescent

CM239NP

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233UA

Apton Road

CM233PA

Havers Lane

CM233TG

Castle Street

CM233QF

Link Way

CM233PQ

Havers Lane

CM233AT

South Street

CM232WN

Jeans Lane

CM233AY

South Street

CM233BQ

South Street

CM239QD

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233WD

Merrill Place

CM239HH

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233YW

Braziers Quay

CM233RL

Coxs Gardens

CM233HR

Nursery Close

CM233QJ

Scott Road

CM233DP

Southmill Road

CM233YR

Bowling Close

CM233PY

Norfolk Way

CM233HT

The Chase

CM233BG

South Street

CM233HU

Wharf Road

CM239JW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM234HY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233SY

Chestnut Close

CM233TN

Oak Street

CM233UZ

Market Square

CM233PF

Havers Lane

CM233PP

Norfolk Way

CM233PH

Wrenbrook Road

CM233RJ

Elizabeth Road

CM233GR

Knights Row

CM239PU

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233RW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233JZ

Bentley Close

CM233QA

Norfolk Way

CM233QD

Kent Crescent

CM233SD

New Town Road

CM233RQ

Benhooks Avenue

CM233TS

Jervis Road

CM239QA

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233DA

Southmill Road

CM232NX

Windhill Old Road

CM233TA

Firlands

CM233ST

Apton Road

CM239NY

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233TQ

Edinburgh Gardens

CM233JB

Braziers Quay

CM233EG

Stort Road

CM233SF

Priory Court

CM233SW

Apton Road

CM233FS

River View

CM233JL

Rhodes Avenue

CM233JS

Mazoe Road

CM233HP

The Lindens

CM232NU

The Stewarts

CM233ZD

Elizabeth Road

CM233TW

Oak Street

CM232PE

Windhill

CM233HL

Nursery Road

CM232NN

Bells Hill

CM233JR

Zambesi Road

CM239JB

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233QY

Piggotts Way

CM233PN

Norfolk Way

CM239EZ

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233UD

Britannia Place

CM232LX

High Street

CM233XF

Market Square

CM232SW

Bishop's Stortford Central

CM233GE

Wharf Road

Data Sources

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