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Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor

About

Thorley Manor ward lies on the eastern edge of Bishop's Stortford, bordered by the A1184 and the main railway line. The area is predominantly residential, characterised by modern housing developments and estates built from the late 20th century onwards. It includes the neighbourhoods around Farnham and Hazel End, with local amenities centred on a supermarket and primary schools. The ward contains significant green space, including Thorley Wash, a flood meadow area.

A notable feature is the presence of the former Thorley Quarry, now a designated Local Wildlife Site known for its geological exposures and grassland habitats. The ward is functionally connected to the wider town, with pedestrian and cycle routes leading towards the town centre and station. Residential patterns here are typical of a commuter settlement, with direct rail links to London and Cambridge influencing its development and population.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor has very low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 6.1% 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 Thorley Manor is £73,544 per year. There are 3 schools in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,290,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Thorley Manor over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	65	£670,000	£475,400	£550,000	£775,000	£995,000
Flats	2	£261,600	£251,160	£255,800	£267,400	£272,040
Semi-Detached	19	£435,000	£373,000	£405,803	£478,000	£672,700
Terraced	21	£360,000	£285,000	£340,000	£385,000	£437,500

10 years median price trend in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail