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Living in Codicote: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Codicote is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Schools falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. Codicote places 5th of 6 in the AL6 postcode district.

The AL6 district averages 50/100, putting Codicote 10 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Codicote sits 11 points below the AL6 district figure of 40/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see AL6 postcode district.

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Codicote scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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AL6 0AA AL6 9AA AL6 SG4

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tower Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow Way 14 crimes
  3. 3 Hill Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Codicote Church of England 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
10
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth II Hospital4.6 mi
Lister Hospital4.8 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryBridge Cottage Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,616 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 68 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.4%Student3.2%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.3%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,633
B £1,905
C £2,177
D £2,449
E £2,993
F £3,537
G £4,082
H £4,898
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
27
Knebworth 2.4 mi
Welwyn North 2.6 mi
Welwyn Garden City 3.6 mi
J6 A1(M) 1.8 mi
J6 A1(M) 2.1 mi
J7 A1(M) 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 28
Terraced £345,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£323k £378k £435k £491k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Oaklands 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Welwyn 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Knebworth 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Woolmer Green 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kimpton 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Blackmore End 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Datchworth 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tewin Wood 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rush Green 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wheathampstead 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Welwyn Garden City 58 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Codicote a nice place to live?

Codicote has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Codicote is 40/100, 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 Codicote?

Codicote is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 144 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Codicote?

The current median house price in Codicote is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £345,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Codicote in context

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Postcode districts in Codicote

AL6 50 ⇄
SG4 57 ⇄

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