Town comparison
Bishop's Stortford vs Cheshunt
Which is better to live in? 14.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cheshunt wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Bishop's Stortford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishop's Stortford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishop's Stortford
£510,579
Cheshunt
£441,723
Crime Rate
Bishop's Stortford
51.7
Cheshunt
70.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishop's Stortford
100.0%
Cheshunt
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bishop's Stortford
394.4
Cheshunt
450.8
EPC Rating
Bishop's Stortford
73.6
Cheshunt
70.2
Median Income
Bishop's Stortford
£37,833
Cheshunt
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Bishop's Stortford commands an average of £510,579, compared with £441,723 in Cheshunt – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Stortford is a flat at £237,111, while in Cheshunt it is a flat at £233,653.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Bishop's Stortford (£697,988 vs £641,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheshunt prices grew faster — 24% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bishop's Stortford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 51.7 per 1,000 versus 70.2 per 1,000 in Cheshunt. The most common crime category in Bishop's Stortford is violent-crime, while in Cheshunt it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Bishop's Stortford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Cheshunt. There are 18 schools in Bishop's Stortford and 17 in Cheshunt.
Bishop's Stortford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheshunt School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishop's Stortford | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 17 |
| Primary | 13 | 13 |
| Secondary | 5 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.8 Mbps in Cheshunt and 394.4 Mbps in Bishop's Stortford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Bishop's Stortford and 98.6% in Cheshunt. Gigabit availability stands at 72.2% in Bishop's Stortford and 85.1% in Cheshunt.
Cheshunt is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (451 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bishop's Stortford, scoring 73.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Cheshunt. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bishop's Stortford and £1,139 in Cheshunt. 71.4% of homes in Bishop's Stortford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Cheshunt.
Bishop's Stortford has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,832.5 in Bishop's Stortford and £35,194.7 in Cheshunt. The median age is 43.9 in Bishop's Stortford and 41.9 in Cheshunt. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bishop's Stortford and 58.9% in Cheshunt. Owner-occupancy is 69.9% in Bishop's Stortford versus 63.5% in Cheshunt. Bishop's Stortford has a population of 40,916 and Cheshunt has 43,694.
| Indicator | Bishop's Stortford | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,916 | 43,694 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,832.5 | £35,194.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 32% |
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