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Bishop's Stortford East

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About

Bishop's Stortford East covers the eastern part of the town within East Hertfordshire and is largely residential, with terraces, post-war housing and newer developments alongside local shops and primary schools. The River Stort runs through this side of town; its towpath provides direct walking and cycling access along the river corridor and links neighbourhoods to riverside green space. Community facilities include a neighbourhood centre and sports pitches that host youth football and weekend fixtures. Local bus services and road connections serve daily needs and commuting routes.

Open space is a defining feature here: Silverleys Recreation Ground sits on the eastern edge and is used for organised sport, informal recreation and seasonal community events. The river corridor includes floodplain meadows and tree lines that form a wildlife strip through the ward and help separate residential streets from the larger playing fields. Bishop's Stortford East is represented on the district council and combines practical town services with close access to riverside paths and recreational green space.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Stortford East has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% 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 East is £68,226 per year. There are 7 schools in Bishop's Stortford East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). Bishop's Stortford East is home to around 8,457 people, with a population density of about 3,000.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishop's Stortford East Population
8,457
Population density
3,000.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.32(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.13(+13%)
Vehicle crime
5.08(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.43(-46%)
Other theft
3.07(-44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,082
71.93%
Other White
1,053
12.45%
Indian
152
1.8%
African
150
1.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
149
1.76%
Total population: 8,456

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,809
41.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,042
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
969
14.45%
No qualifications
843
12.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
615
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 6,707

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,101
34.41%
Owns outright
1,040
32.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
584
18.25%
Other social rented
334
10.44%
Social rents from council
50
1.56%
Total households: 3,200

Property prices in Bishop's Stortford East

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Bishop's Stortford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,750 up to £1,805,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishop's Stortford East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£719,250
Flats20£241,250
Terraced22£376,500
Semi-Detached34£461,250

10 years median price trend in Bishop's Stortford East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Stortford East.

All postcodes in Bishop's Stortford East

CM235LQ

Beldams Lane

CM235PR

Cavell Court

CM235PB

Raynham Road

CM235BH

Plaw Hatch Close

CM235RG

Woodside

CM235SB

London Road

CM235GN

Avenue Place

CM235PA

Bishop's Stortford Parsonage

CM235AD

Clockhouse

CM235LJ

Dimsdale Crescent

CM235PD

Raynham Road

CM235JG

East Road

CM235LB

Thorn Grove

CM235LA

Hallingbury Road

CM235LE

Boundary Road

CM235BX

Heath Row

CM233EB

Bishop's Stortford All Saints

CM235BS

Woodlands

CM235RE

Norris Close

CM235BE

Parsonage Lane

CM235JD

Urban Road

CM235PN

Raynham Road

CM235ES

Prestwick Drive

CM235FG

Red Close

CM235EA

Lea Close

CM235BA

Parsonage Lane

CM235HT

Clayponds

CM235FQ

Parsonage Lane

CM235FR

Harrington Close

CM235RD

Cecil Close

CM235FT

Vardon Drive

CM235AN

Stortford Hall Park

CM235LR

Linkside Road

CM235JY

Hallingbury Road

CM235HN

Dunmow Road

CM235AH

Stortford Hall Park

CM235HP

Bishop's Stortford All Saints

CM235AG

Grosvenor House

CM232DP

Crown Terrace

CM235NZ

Raynham Road

CM235NG

Grange Road

CM235JH

Cavell Drive

CM235AL

Stortford Hall Park

CM235AA

Parsonage Lane

CM235TB

The Wraglings

CM235RA

Manor Links

CM235LF

Beldams Lane

CM235JT

Crescent Road

CM235RN

Beldams Gate

CM235JR

The Sycamores

CM235EU

Rochford Road

CM235AP

Stortford Hall Park

CM235JQ

Nightingales

CM235GZ

Bishop's Stortford All Saints

CM235BY

Heath Row

CM235EN

Manston Drive

CM235LS

Highfield Avenue

CM235DF

Heath Row

CM235NL

Warwick Road

CM235DN

Heath Row

CM235JE

Wayletts Drive

CM235BU

Heath Row

CM235JJ

Haymeads Lane

CM235AQ

Stortford Hall Park

CM235FD

The Hedgerows

CM235BL

Plaw Hatch Close

CM235HU

Manor Road

CM235JL

Haycroft

CM235JZ

Myson Way

CM235HW

Dunmow Road

CM235DS

Northolt Avenue

CM233FD

Tanners Wharf

CM235FL

Parsonage Lane

CM235JP

Great Eastern Close

CM235GW

Joscelyn Yard

CM235HS

Hillside Avenue

CM235GP

Nightingales

CM235HQ

Dunmow Road

CM235DP

Cranwell Gardens

CM235EP

Snowley Parade

CM235NX

Gilbey Avenue

CM235EJ

Manston Drive

CM235EL

Manston Drive

CM235HL

Dunmow Road

CM235PY

Parsonage Lane

CM235PJ

Raynham Close

CM235JU

Crescent Road

CM235HR

Dunmow Road

CM235ER

Prestwick Drive

CM235JN

Wilton Close

CM235NU

Avenue Road

CM235BG

Parsonage Lane

CM235BN

Plaw Hatch Close

CM235DX

Alconbury

CM235RB

Mayes Close

CM235GY

Boundary Close

CM235DL

Heath Row

CM235SZ

Scholars Close

CM235HE

Dunmow Road

CM235LH

Beldams Lane

Data Sources

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