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Living in Birch Green: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Birch Green scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the SG14 postcode district, Birch Green ranks 3rd.

The SG14 district averages 56/100, putting Birch Green 8 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Birch Green sits 56 points above the SG14 district figure of 40/100. Safety (81) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG14 postcode district.

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Birch Green scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
862.3 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 41 crimes
↑ 1515% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
↑ 439% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 1771% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 3195% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 963% 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
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 35
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 19 within 4km
1Good
  • Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital2.5 mi
Potters Bar Clinic7.1 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital8.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHanscombe House Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,839 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
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
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
29
Hertford North 1.6 mi
Bayford 2.4 mi
Hertford East 2.4 mi
J4 A1(M) 4.2 mi
J4 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J6 A1(M) 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Birch Green 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

Letty Green 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Hertford 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Little Berkhamsted 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bayford 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Essendon 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tewin 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brickendon 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Welwyn Garden City 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tewin Wood 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hertford Heath 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Newgate Street 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ware 58 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Green a nice place to live?

Birch Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Birch Green is 48/100, 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 Birch Green?

Birch Green 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 Birch Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Birch Green is Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Birch Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Birch Green

SG14 56 ⇄

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