Bishop's Stortford vs Knebworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bishop's Stortford wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Knebworth 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
Knebworth
£565,311
Crime Rate
Bishop's Stortford
51.7
Knebworth
50.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishop's Stortford
100.0%
Knebworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishop's Stortford
394.4
Knebworth
328
EPC Rating
Bishop's Stortford
73.6
Knebworth
72.2
Median Income
Bishop's Stortford
£37,833
Knebworth
£38,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Knebworth commands an average of £565,311, compared with £510,579 in Bishop's Stortford – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Stortford is a flat at £237,111, while in Knebworth it is a flat at £251,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Knebworth (£783,205 vs £697,988).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knebworth prices grew faster — 22% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Knebworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.1 per 1,000 versus 51.7 per 1,000 in Bishop's Stortford. The most common crime category in Bishop's Stortford is violent-crime, while in Knebworth 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 100% in Knebworth. There are 18 schools in Bishop's Stortford and 1 in Knebworth.
Bishop's Stortford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knebworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishop's Stortford | Knebworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 1 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.4 Mbps in Bishop's Stortford and 328.0 Mbps in Knebworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Bishop's Stortford and 95.7% in Knebworth. Gigabit availability stands at 72.2% in Bishop's Stortford and 59.5% in Knebworth.
Bishop's Stortford is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (394 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bishop's Stortford, scoring 73.6 on average (band C) compared to 72.2 (band C) in Knebworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bishop's Stortford and £1,136 in Knebworth. 71.4% of homes in Bishop's Stortford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.9% in Knebworth.
Knebworth has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 71.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,188.3 in Knebworth and £37,832.5 in Bishop's Stortford. The median age is 43.9 in Bishop's Stortford and 42.8 in Knebworth. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bishop's Stortford and 61.7% in Knebworth. Owner-occupancy is 69.9% in Bishop's Stortford versus 63.6% in Knebworth. Bishop's Stortford has a population of 40,916 and Knebworth has 4,191.
| Indicator | Bishop's Stortford | Knebworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,916 | 4,191 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,832.5 | £38,188.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 39.1% |
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