Bishop's Stortford Parsonage

Bishop's Stortford's Parsonage ward is a primarily residential area situated to the north of the town centre, bordered by the A1184 to the west. The housing is a mix of interwar semis and more modern developments, with local amenities clustered along Dunmow Road. The ward includes the grounds of the Herts and Essex Hospital site, which is undergoing significant redevelopment into new housing. Open spaces like Parsonage Lane Playing Fields provide recreational areas for residents.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the River Stort, with pathways leading to the town centre and the mainline railway station offering services to London and Cambridge. A notable local feature is the presence of the Norman Tower, a 12th-century structure that is the oldest surviving building in Bishop's Stortford, situated within the former hospital grounds. Daily life here is centred around local shops, schools, and the community facilities at the nearby South Mill Arts centre.