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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

CM235DT

Northolt Avenue

CM235JB

Elm Grove

CM235AT

Edens Close

CM235BQ

Parsonage Lane

CM235DR

Northolt Avenue

CM235JF

Brooke Gardens

CM235DH

Heath Row

CM235FA

Birchwood Mews

CM235AJ

Stortford Hall Park

CM235NH

Warwick Road

CM235EX

Rochford Road

CM235HF

Dunmow Road

CM235BT

The Copse

CM235BB

Parsonage Lane

CM235ET

Rochford Road

CM233FE

Tanners Wharf

CM235EY

Blackbushe

CM235EE

Heath Row

CM235DY

Gatwick Close

CM235AZ

Friars Wood

CM235AF

Church Manor

CM235HX

Bishop's Stortford All Saints

CM233EE

Station Road

CM235FU

Christie Close

CM235SH

Clifford Court

CM235NP

Pine Grove

CM235DU

Northolt Avenue

CM235DE

Heath Row

CM235PZ

Cavell Drive

CM235LD

Thorn Grove

CM235AE

Church Manor

CM235FH

Madigan Place

CM235JX

Pryors Close

CM235FS

Braid Close

CM235NJ

Pine Grove

CM235PX

Cavell Drive

CM235NQ

Grange Road

CM235RS

Hallingbury Road

CM235HY

Sandle Road

CM235LL

Dimsdale Crescent

CM235BP

Ascot Close

CM235NS

Avenue Road

CM235NN

Warwick Road

CM235DJ

Heath Row

CM235JA

Limes Crescent

CM235EF

Heath Row

CM235LT

Fairway

CM235BJ

Plaw Hatch Close

CM235PE

Raynham Road

CM235NW

Warwick Road

CM235NA

London Road

CM235NR

Pine Grove

CM235NT

Avenue Road

CM235QU

Dunmow Road

CM235BD

Parsonage Lane

CM235QY

Shortcroft

CM235AB

Glebe Court

CM235DD

Hurn Grove

CM235LU

Rosebery

CM235EG

Boyd Close

CM235LN

Dimsdale Crescent

CM235DA

Fulton Crescent

CM235EH

Goldings

CM235AR

Stortford Hall Park

CM235ND

London Road

CM235SJ

Grange Walk

CM235NF

London Road

CM235LP

Linkside Road

CM235BZ

Heath Row

CM235TT

Raynham Road

CM235DW

Heath Row

CM235DQ

Heath Row

CM235FP

Parsonage Lane

CM235QX

Dunmow Road

CM235JS

Crescent Road

CM235DG

Heath Row

CM235LZ

Lime Park

CM235LW

Dimsdale Crescent

CM235GB

Peasleys Yard

CM235AS

Stortford Hall Park

CM235PW

Cavell Drive

CM235LX

Greenway

Data Sources

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