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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

Median price£490,000

Price per sq ft£507

Sales (last 12 months)95

Typical range (middle 50%)£391K – £680K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £507 per square foot) in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	51	£670,000	£499	£469,500	£562,500	£819,750	£974,000
Semi-Detached	23	£425,000	£511	£355,500	£396,303	£455,000	£589,000
Terraced	20	£354,500	£533	£273,750	£309,500	£378,500	£435,125
Flats	1	£273,200	£498	£273,200	£273,200	£273,200	£273,200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£530,000	£215,000	£322,000	£288,875
2017	£535,000	£208,750	£375,000	£305,000
2018	£521,500	£234,998	£375,000	£305,000
2019	£545,000	£196,500	£360,000	£285,000
2020	£565,000	£181,500	£388,750	£320,000
2021	£617,500	£250,000	£402,500	£329,000
2022	£635,000	£243,500	£430,000	£370,000
2023	£620,000	£220,000	£450,000	£335,000
2024	£647,500	£200,000	£440,000	£368,000
2025	£660,000	£250,000	£440,000	£345,000
2026	£685,000	—	£417,500	£367,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£391	£361	£476	£445
2017	£403	£431	£430	£449
2018	£414	£438	£438	£480
2019	£407	£448	£438	£456
2020	£422	£397	£427	£461
2021	£449	£409	£480	£504
2022	£488	£460	£503	£555
2023	£465	£441	£531	£502
2024	£469	£397	£469	£491
2025	£477	£481	£527	£517
2026	£525	—	£509	£593

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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