Cost of Living in Bishop's Stortford
East of England
Town
Hertfordshire, EnglandPopulation: 40,000
Average House Price
£354.9k
+22% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,712
-9% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,382/mo
+15% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,278Band D / yr
Energy£152/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£32.00/ mo
Bus Pass£71.82/ mo
House Prices in Bishop's Stortford
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£354,900
Detached£530,250
Semi-detached£351,750
Terraced£294,000
Flat / Apartment£210,000
House prices in Bishop's Stortford have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Bishop's Stortford
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,712
Mean£40,590
Median hourly rate£17.23/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,480
Upper quartile (75th)£48,150
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-8.5%
£3,327 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Bishop's Stortford
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Bishop's Stortford each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,382 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £190 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £152 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £32.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £186 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £284 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £151 |
| Estimated Total | £2,411 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Bishop's Stortford
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.82
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.43
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£186
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Bishop's Stortford
- What is the average house price in Bishop's Stortford?
- The average house price in Bishop's Stortford is £354,900, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £530,250, while flats and apartments average £210,000. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Bishop's Stortford?
- The median annual salary in Bishop's Stortford is £35,712, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,327 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,480 (lower quartile) to £48,150 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Bishop's Stortford?
- Average monthly rent in Bishop's Stortford is £1,382 per month. Rents have increased by +2.8% over the past year.
- Is Bishop's Stortford an affordable place to live?
- Bishop's Stortford is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 46% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,382, while the median annual salary is £35,712 (approximately £2,976 per month before tax).
- How does Bishop's Stortford compare to London?
- The average house price in Bishop's Stortford is £354,900, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Bishop's Stortford costs around 64% of London prices, making it £196,100 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,382 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Bishop's Stortford?
- House prices in Bishop's Stortford are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £354,900 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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