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Living in Gosmore: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gosmore is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the SG4 postcode district, Gosmore ranks 4th.

Against the wider SG4 district average of 57/100, that is 7 points below. On healthcare specifically, Gosmore sits 24 points below the SG4 district figure of 60/100. That puts Gosmore in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG4 postcode district.

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Gosmore scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stevenage Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good
  • St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitehill Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsLister Hospital2 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital8.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital10.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Portmill Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,587 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired20.5%Student3.5%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership62.4%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
36
Hitchin 1.7 mi
Stevenage 3.3 mi
Letchworth Garden City 4 mi
J8 A1(M) 2.1 mi
J8 A1(M) 2.3 mi
J9 A1(M) 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £999,975 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£632k £681k £732k £782k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

St Ippolyts 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Preston (North Hertfordshire) 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Little Wymondley 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hitchin 69 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rush Green 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ickleford 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Offley 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stevenage 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Breachwood Green 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Letchworth 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pirton 35 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gosmore a nice place to live?

Gosmore is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gosmore is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Gosmore?

Gosmore is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gosmore?

Among the top-rated schools in Gosmore are St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School and Whitehill Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Gosmore in total.

What are house prices like in Gosmore?

The current median house price in Gosmore is £999,975, around 251% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Gosmore

SG4 57 ⇄

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