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Living in Aston (East Hertfordshire): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Aston (East Hertfordshire) is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Aston (East Hertfordshire) places 2nd of 4 in the SG2 postcode district.

Against the wider SG2 district average of 55/100, that is 10 points below. Its transport score runs 23 points below the SG2 district's 56/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see SG2 postcode district.

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Aston (East Hertfordshire) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
248.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 499% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 38 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Raffin Green Lane 24 crimes
  2. 2 Nutcroft 16 crimes
  3. 3 Garden Field 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.448 · PM2.5 7.032 · PM10 12.236 µg/m³
71
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
4 schools in area · 29 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Stevenage Education Support CentreAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Featherstone Wood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ashtree Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement
  • Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsLister Hospital3.3 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital7.2 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital12.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryShephall Health Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity2,138 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
9
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.4%Student2.6%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.7%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax East Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Knebworth 2.2 mi
Stevenage 2.5 mi
Watton-at-Stone 2.6 mi
J7 A1(M) 2.3 mi
J7 A1(M) 2.4 mi
J8 A1(M) 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aston (East Hertfordshire) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Benington 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stevenage 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Knebworth 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Walkern 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Datchworth 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Woolmer Green 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Watton at Stone 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Oaklands 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dane End 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tewin Wood 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rush Green 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Codicote 40 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aston (East Hertfordshire) a nice place to live?

Aston (East Hertfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aston (East Hertfordshire) is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Aston (East Hertfordshire)?

Aston (East Hertfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aston (East Hertfordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Aston (East Hertfordshire) are Stevenage Education Support Centre and Featherstone Wood Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Aston (East Hertfordshire) in total.

Aston (East Hertfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Aston (East Hertfordshire)

SG2 55 ⇄

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