Town Pop. 1,114

Living in Great Amwell: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Amwell comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the SG12 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). That puts Great Amwell in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG12 postcode district.

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Great Amwell scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
123.9 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 60 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Amwell Hill 14 crimes
  2. 2 Hillside Crescent 10 crimes
  3. 3 Amwell Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 9.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
69
Green Space 69
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
47
6 schools in area · 28 within 4km
3Outstanding1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Amwell View SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Middleton SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Presdales SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Pinewood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Hailey Hall SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
28
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital4.3 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital7 mi
Potters Bar Clinic9.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHailey View Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,741 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
84.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.3%Student3.6%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership71.9%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
44
St Margarets 0.8 mi
Ware 1.1 mi
Rye House 1.9 mi
J7 M11 7.5 mi
J7 M11 7.6 mi
J25 M25 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 28

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Amwell 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

Stanstead Abbotts 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hertford Heath 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ware 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hoddesdon 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hertford 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Roydon (Epping Forest) 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thundridge and Wadesmill 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hunsdon 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Widford 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
High Cross 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Brickendon 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Nazeing 45 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Amwell a nice place to live?

Great Amwell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Amwell is 51/100, 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 Great Amwell?

Great Amwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Amwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Amwell are Amwell View School, Middleton School and Presdales School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Great Amwell in total.

Great Amwell in context

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Postcode districts in Great Amwell

SG12 53 ⇄

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