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Living in Great Hormead: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Hormead scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. Great Hormead places 3rd of 4 in the SG9 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Great Hormead sits 10 points above the SG9 district figure of 70/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (84) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see SG9 postcode district.

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Great Hormead scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
386.2 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 24 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 561% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 444% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 411% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 806% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Horseshoe Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Hare Street Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Chimneys 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.277 · PM2.5 6.673 · PM10 11.877 µg/m³
73
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Hormead Church of England (VA) First 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
3
A&E departmentsLister Hospital10.6 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital12.3 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBuntingford Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity2,038 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.1%Student3.8%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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
5
Stansted Mountfitchet 7.6 mi
Royston 7.6 mi
Newport 7.8 mi
J8 M11 8.6 mi
J8A M11 8.8 mi
J8 M11 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Hormead 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

Buntingford 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Braughing 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barkway 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Langley (Uttlesford) 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Puckeridge and Standon 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Reed 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Clavering 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wellpond Green 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Little Hadham 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cottered 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Barley 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Old Hall Green 41 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Hormead a nice place to live?

Great Hormead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Hormead is 36/100, 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 Great Hormead?

Great Hormead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Hormead?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Hormead is Hormead Church of England (VA) First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Hormead in total.

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Postcode districts in Great Hormead

SG9 38 ⇄

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