Town Pop. 143

Living in Bayford: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bayford comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the SG13 postcode district, Bayford ranks 4th.

The SG13 district averages 57/100, putting Bayford 16 points below its own postcode area. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (81). For the surrounding area, see SG13 postcode district.

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Bayford scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
1,007 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 41 crimes
↑ 1786% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
↑ 530% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 2085% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 3745% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 1140% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Old Coach Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Goddards Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Churchfield Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.536 · PM2.5 6.971 · PM10 11.212 µg/m³
71
Green Space 49
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth II Hospital3.8 mi
Potters Bar Clinic5.4 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital7.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHanscombe House Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,910 patients per GP
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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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired24.1%Student4.6%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.3%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.3%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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 E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Bayford 0.4 mi
Hertford North 2.8 mi
Hertford East 3.1 mi
J4 A1(M) 5.3 mi
J4 A1(M) 5.3 mi
J24 M25 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bayford 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

Brickendon 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Little Berkhamsted 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
Letty Green 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Newgate Street 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Birch Green 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Essendon 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hertford 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cuffley 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hertford Heath 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Goff's Oak 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hoddesdon 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Northaw 46 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayford a nice place to live?

Bayford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bayford is 41/100, 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 Bayford?

Bayford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 144 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bayford?

Among the top-rated schools in Bayford is Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bayford in total.

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Postcode districts in Bayford

SG13 57 ⇄

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