CM22 (Bishop's Stortford) demonstrates modest market fundamentals relative to national averages. Five-year price growth stands at 0.8% compound annual growth, substantially below the typical trajectory, while rental growth of 5.1% significantly outpaces capital appreciation. Population expansion of 1.3% over the same period suggests steady residential demand without acceleration. The trajectory score of 50.9/100 places the district at the 55th percentile nationally, indicating average performance characteristics. The postcode remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible neighbourhood transformation currently. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market with constrained price momentum, where investor returns have primarily derived from rental yield rather than capital gains over the recent five-year period.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Bishop'S Stortford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.6 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
1 planning application submitted in CM22 over the last six months.
- Prior approval application (Part 6, Class A) for construction of hay barnJan 2026 · Decided
Bishop'S Stortford (CM22) common questions
Is Bishop'S Stortford up and coming?
Bishop'S Stortford (CM22) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 41% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Bishop'S Stortford safe?
Bishop'S Stortford has a safety score of 37/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bishop'S Stortford?
The average property price in Bishop'S Stortford (CM22) is £522k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bishop'S Stortford?
The median monthly rent in Bishop'S Stortford (CM22) is £1,486 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bishop'S Stortford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Stansted (CM24), Bishop'S Stortford (CM23), Rainham (RM13), Romford (RM3), Upminster (RM14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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