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Bishop's Stortford

6,255 people · median £360,000 · East Hertfordshire

Among the least deprived
East Hertfordshire Council · Green / Liberal Democrat coalition   26/50 seats · 52% · OCD 2026
69/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£360k
median price
-0.3%
5-year growth
94%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£360k
median sold price
10.7 yrs
of local pay to buy
-0.3%
5-year change
£375k
typical terraced
31 min
London — fastest
7
rail stations
94%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
0
grammar schools
91
schools total
8.9
NO₂ · WHO 10
13.7%
in a flood zone
165
green spaces
7.1
PM2.5 · WHO 5
357
eat & drink
70
shops
71.6%
gigabit
45
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend -0.3%

£232k£282k£332k£381k20142025£350,000
£246,230 in 2014 → £350,000 in 2025 · 224 sales in 12 months
In East Hertfordshire:
3rd cheapest of 13 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Bishop's Stortford is a neighbourhood in Hertfordshire with a population of 6,255. The median house price is £360,000, with 224 sales in the 12 months to May 2026. Detached properties median at £775,000, semi-detached at £446,000, terraced at £375,000 and flats at £259,250.

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The area is relatively affluent: about 85 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Residents have a median age of 39.0 years, and 57.6 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. Educational attainment is strong, with 46.1 per cent of residents aged 16 and over educated to Level 4 or above. Broadband connectivity is excellent, with 71.6 per cent gigabit-capable coverage. Air quality is good overall, with low nitrogen dioxide and moderate particulate matter. The area is governed by East Herts Council, a District council. Council tax for band D is £2,345.22. There are 54 listed buildings and 3 conservation areas including Bishop's Stortford.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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