Town Pop. 623

Living in Datchworth: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Datchworth scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 19/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 6 places sharing the SG3 postcode district, Datchworth scores lowest.

Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (16) and lifestyle (29). That puts Datchworth in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG3 postcode district.

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Datchworth scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
175 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
↑ 322% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 38 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 83% 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
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12 µg/m³
71
Green Space 44
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, DatchworthPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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 departmentsQueen Elizabeth II Hospital4.5 mi
Lister Hospital5 mi
Potters Bar Clinic11 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 surgeryWatton Place Clinic2 mi
GP capacity1,953 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 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 1.6 mi
Watton-at-Stone 1.7 mi
Welwyn North 2.4 mi
J6 A1(M) 2.7 mi
J7 A1(M) 3 mi
J6 A1(M) 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Datchworth 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

Woolmer Green 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Tewin Wood 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Knebworth 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Oaklands 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Watton at Stone 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tewin 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Aston (East Hertfordshire) 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Welwyn 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Codicote 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Benington 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Welwyn Garden City 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stevenage 57 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Datchworth a nice place to live?

Datchworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Datchworth 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 Datchworth?

Datchworth 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 Datchworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Datchworth are All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth and St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Datchworth in total.

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Postcode districts in Datchworth

SG3 45 ⇄

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