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Bishop's Stortford South

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About

Bishop's Stortford South covers the southern portion of Bishop's Stortford in East Hertfordshire. The area is mainly residential, with local shops, primary schools, small business parks and community facilities serving neighbourhoods close to the town centre. The River Stort runs through the town and is canalised as the Stort Navigation here, producing a long straight stretch alongside towpaths used by walkers and cyclists. Bishop's Stortford railway station sits on the town's southern edge on the West Anglia Main Line, with regular services to London Liverpool Street and to Cambridge, which shapes daily life for many commuters.

Housing in the south ranges from Victorian terraces along older lanes to post‑war estates and later infill development, with allotments, playing fields and pocket greens interwoven between streets. Local clubs and community halls cater to sports and youth activities, while small industrial and light‑commercial units provide local employment. The pattern of the river and navigation, the position of the station and the cluster of community services give Bishop's Stortford South a clear local focus within the wider town.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Stortford South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.8% 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 South is £79,550 per year. There are 3 schools in Bishop's Stortford South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishop's Stortford South is home to around 8,581 people, with a population density of about 2,451.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishop's Stortford South Population
8,581
Population density
2,451.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.8(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.15(-51%)
Vehicle crime
3.03(-33%)
Public order
1.98(-62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,962
81.14%
Other White
583
6.79%
Indian
134
1.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
121
1.41%
African
115
1.34%
Total population: 8,580

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,774
40.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,263
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,000
14.62%
No qualifications
706
10.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
653
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 6,842

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,424
43.87%
Owns outright
1,310
40.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
395
12.17%
Other social rented
51
1.57%
Other forms of private rent
36
1.11%
Total households: 3,246

Property prices in Bishop's Stortford South

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Bishop's Stortford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,170,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishop's Stortford South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£585,000
Flats7£245,000
Semi-Detached28£507,500
Terraced29£372,500

10 years median price trend in Bishop's Stortford South

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

All postcodes in Bishop's Stortford South

CM233NE

Thorley Hill

CM234FG

Saddlers Close

CM234GB

Blacksmith Close

CM234SB

Bishop's Stortford South

CM234FN

The Thatchers

CM234FT

Ostler Close

CM233LS

London Road

CM234AZ

The Shearers

CM233HD

Pamela Gardens

CM234DR

Appleton Fields

CM234DT

Wheat Croft

CM234JX

Alder Close

CM234JE

Abbots Way

CM234RN

Ellis Drive

CM227QJ

Hallingbury Road

CM233EY

Park Avenue

CM234FW

Cutlers Close

CM227PA

Pig Lane

CM234AJ

Park View Cottages

CM234BP

The Carpenters

CM234EQ

Armourers Close

CM234FE

Falconer Street

CM234GA

Coopers Close

CM234SZ

Bishop's Stortford South

CM233LL

Twyford Close

CM233NN

Thornbera Road

CM234SX

Mountbatten Way

CM234SY

Bishop's Stortford South

CM233HB

Hayley Bell Gardens

CM234SU

Bishop's Stortford South

CM233EL

Bishops Avenue

CM234JB

Elmbrook Drive

CM234RY

Bishop's Stortford South

CM234SA

Eyre Close

CM234SF

Parish Way

CM233DT

London Road

CM234JZ

Broadleaf Avenue

CM234TQ

Bishop's Stortford South

CM234FJ

Millers Close

CM233LZ

Thorley Hill

CM233NX

Mitre Gardens

CM234FZ

Turners Crescent

CM234QQ

Milliners Green

CM234RH

Chauncy Gardens

CM233ET

Grace Gardens

CM233LQ

London Road

CM234AG

Mercers Avenue

CM234GS

Skinners Street

CM234DN

Magnaville Road

CM234GU

The Thatchers

CM234JT

Walnut Drive

CM233JW

Mulberry Court

CM234BQ

Thorley Lane East

CM234EH

The Ridings

CM234TP

Bishop's Stortford South

CM234DL

The Colts

CM234GR

Pewterers Avenue

CM234RS

Bishop's Stortford South

CM234SN

Russell Way

CM233HA

Hayley Bell Gardens

CM233LJ

Twyford Road

CM234AE

Oxcroft

CM234GH

Wheelwrights Close

CM234GP

Stockmen Field

CM234SH

Beaumont Avenue South

CM234TD

Coventry Drive

CM234DP

Appleton Fields

CM234EB

Ashdale

CM234JF

Abbots Way

CM234JN

The Paddock

CM234JQ

Winchester Close

CM234EA

Ashdale

CM234GF

Drovers Way

CM234JW

The Paddock

CM234SG

Bishop's Stortford South

CM234GL

Stainers

CM234JR

Irving Close

CM233GY

South Road

CM234AN

Highland Road

CM234ST

Bishop's Stortford South

CM233LU

London Road

CM234AS

Thorley Street

CM234GZ

Lake View

CM234RT

Bishop's Stortford South

CM234TB

Bishop's Stortford South

CM233EU

Grace Gardens

CM234JG

Winchester Close

CM234DQ

Rumballs Court

CM234RQ

Moore Walk

CM233JY

London Road

CM234SW

Bishop's Stortford South

CM234TJ

Bishop's Stortford South

CM234TN

Bishop's Stortford South

CM234BG

Rectory Close

CM234TH

Bishop's Stortford South

CM227QA

Twyford Lane

CM234GJ

Wainwright Street

CM233NR

Thornbera Close

CM234DS

Barley Hills

CM234JU

Cedar Park

Data Sources

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