Local Area

First Property Management is a locally owned company based in Bishop's Stortford, a beautiful and historic market town surrounded by many picturesque towns and villages including Stansted, Sawbridgeworth, Braintree, Dunmow, Takeley, Much Hadham, Little Hadham, Manuden, Elsenham, Great Hallingbury, Little Hallingbury & Hatfield Heath, all of which are served by us.

If you have any questions in relation to the local area, or require any information at any time, we are here to help. Please don't hesitate to call one of our team on 01279 65 99 65.

Bishop's Stortford is a market town in east Hertfordshire, England, on the county boundary with Essex. It is situated just west of the M11, is the closest town to London Stansted Airport, and is part of the London commuter belt, being around 30 miles north east of Central London.

In the 2006 edition of the Channel 4 'Best and Worst Places to Live in the UK', East Hertfordshire was the seventh best district to live in. The town has a population of about 50,000 and is administered by the East Hertfordshire district council.

The vibrant town centre is undergoing many changes, including the building of many new apartments and penthouses on the riverside and around the town centre. Jackson Square (a modern shopping complex) was rebuilt recently and an extension has been added with many cafes, bars and shops.

Transport

Bishop's Stortford is well serviced by all forms of transport:

Airport: Stansted Airport is on the town's doorstep, with easy transport via rail between there and the town. This airport mainly flies to Europe and is the third largest airport serving London.

Trains: Bishop's Stortford station is on the London Liverpool Street to Cambridge mainline operated by National Express East Anglia. The Stansted Express services take around 20 minutes to reach Tottenham Hale and 35 minutes to reach London Liverpool Street. As a result, London, Cambridge & Stansted Airport are very easy to commute to on a daily basis.

Road: Bishop's Stortford is close to junction 8 of the M11 motorway, which runs from London and the M25 north to Cambridge, and the town is a frequent stop-off point for travellers using the nearby Stansted airport.

Bus: The town has many bus services, the main ones connecting Bishop's Stortford to Stansted Airport, Harlow, Epping and the many surrounding local villages.

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