Bellway at St James' Park
Developer: Bellway
A major Stortford Fields phase delivering 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses and apartments on the northern edge of the town with new schools and open space.
New Homes in Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire's best-connected commuter town
Bishop's Stortford is one of the most popular commuter towns north of London, with direct trains reaching Liverpool Street in as little as 37 minutes and Stansted Airport eight minutes away. The market town has an estimated 41,000 residents, an unusually strong line-up of state and independent schools, and an active housebuilding programme led by Bellway, Linden Homes, Countryside and the Stortford Fields strategic allocation.
6 active developments From £290k Hertfordshire
Featured developments in Bishop's Stortford
St James' Park
by Countryside Homes
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4RH
Maltings Place at St James' Park
by Ashberry Homes
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SX
Charles Church at Stortford Fields
by Charles Church
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2GL
Bellway at St James' Park
by Bellway Homes
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4RZ
St Michael's Hurst
by Countryside Homes
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1ER
Elsenham Brook
by Bovis Homes
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6DN
Bishop's Stortford property market in 2026
East Herts has consented over 200 new homes on the former High School site (Bellway) and Stortford Fields is set to deliver 2,200+ homes north of the town. Demand remains driven by London financial-services commuters and the Cambridge–Stansted–London innovation corridor.
Why buy a new home in Bishop's Stortford?
- ✓ Liverpool Street in 37 minutes by direct train
- ✓ 8 minutes to London Stansted Airport
- ✓ 13 primary, 5 secondary and one of the country's top independent schools
- ✓ M11 access in 5 minutes, M25 in 25
- ✓ Strong town centre with weekly Charter market dating to 1311
Transport & commuting
Greater Anglia operates frequent direct services from Bishop's Stortford to London Liverpool Street (37 min) and to Cambridge (~30 min). The M11 junction 8 is two miles away, and Stansted Airport is one stop on the train.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| London Liverpool Street | ~37m | Greater Anglia |
| London Stansted Airport | ~8m | Stansted Express |
| Cambridge | ~30m | Greater Anglia |
| Tottenham Hale (Victoria line) | ~28m | Train + Tube |
Schools in Bishop's Stortford
Bishop's Stortford has 13 primary and 5 secondary schools, plus an independent school covering ages 4–18. State secondaries Bishop's Stortford High School (boys) and Herts & Essex High School (girls) are both heavily oversubscribed.
- Bishop's Stortford College (independent, ages 4–18)
- The Bishop's Stortford High School (boys, mixed sixth form)
- Herts & Essex High School & Sixth Form (girls, mixed sixth form)
- Birchwood High School
- St Mary's Catholic School
Major new-build schemes in Bishop's Stortford
St Michael's Hurst
Developer: Countryside Homes
Family-led scheme of 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom houses including affordable shared-ownership homes.
Former Bishop's Stortford High School site
Developer: Bellway
208-home redevelopment consented in 2025, with 125 for private sale and 83 affordable — first completions expected early 2027.
Things to do in Bishop's Stortford
- • Castle Park and Bishop's Stortford Castle motte
- • The Rhodes Arts Complex
- • River Stort towpath walks
- • Charter Market in the town centre every Thursday and Saturday
- • South Mill Arts theatre and gallery
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Bishop's Stortford
How much do new homes in Bishop's Stortford cost?
Average property price is around £514,000, with new-build family houses typically £475,000–£800,000 depending on size. Two-bed flats start from around £290,000 on current schemes.
How long is the train from Bishop's Stortford to London?
Greater Anglia runs direct services to London Liverpool Street in 37 minutes off-peak. Peak trains take a few minutes longer due to additional stops.
What new build developments are launching in Bishop's Stortford in 2026?
Bellway opened reservations on the former High School site for first completions in early 2027, while Countryside continue to release plots at St Michael's Hurst and the Stortford Fields strategic site is bringing further phases through 2026.