Wandsworth vs Bishop's Stortford
A side-by-side comparison of two popular UK areas based on official data.
| Metric | Wandsworth | Bishop's Stortford |
|---|---|---|
| Region | London | East |
| Type | Borough | Commuter Town |
| Median price | £650k | £517k |
| Price change (YoY) | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 68 | 53 |
| Schools | 115 | 18 |
| Good/Outstanding | 112 | 13 |
| Transport | Excellent | Good |
| Population | 328,954 | 42,685 |
Wandsworth
Family-friendly South London borough with excellent schools and green spaces.
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Attractive Hertfordshire market town with Stansted proximity and fast London trains.
View full area guide →Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Wandsworth or Bishop's Stortford?
Bishop's Stortford is more affordable with a median house price of £517k, compared to £650k in Wandsworth.
Is Wandsworth or Bishop's Stortford safer?
Bishop's Stortford has a lower crime rate at 53 per 1,000 residents, compared to 68 per 1,000 in Wandsworth. Crime data is from Police.uk.
Which has better schools, Wandsworth or Bishop's Stortford?
Wandsworth has a higher proportion of Good or Outstanding schools at 97%, compared to 72% in Bishop's Stortford. Ratings are from Ofsted.
Should I live in Wandsworth or Bishop's Stortford?
It depends on your priorities. Wandsworth offers £650k median prices with excellent transport, while Bishop's Stortford has £517k median prices with good transport. Compare the full data to decide which suits your needs.