Town Pop. 889

Living in Hadham Cross: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hadham Cross scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Hadham Cross most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100.

No other settlement in the SG10 postcode district scores higher. Hadham Cross leads all 3. It scores 8 points above the SG10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On healthcare specifically, Hadham Cross sits 25 points above the SG10 district figure of 28/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
82.1 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 26 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broadfield Close 24 crimes
  2. 2 Windmill Way 9 crimes
  3. 3 Millers View 8 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 36
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Andrew's CE Primary School and NurseryPrimary · 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
53
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital4.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital11.6 mi
Lister Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,126 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired26%Student2.9%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
19
Bishop's Stortford 4.2 mi
Sawbridgeworth 4.6 mi
Harlow Town 5 mi
J8 M11 5.4 mi
J8A M11 5.5 mi
J8 M11 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 22

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hadham Cross 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

Perry Green 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
South-end 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wellpond Green 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bury Green 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Widford 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Little Hadham 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hunsdon 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Puckeridge and Standon 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Spellbrook 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Stortford 65 3.9 mi away ⇄
Old Hall Green 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
High Cross 44 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hadham Cross a nice place to live?

Hadham Cross has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hadham Cross is 49/100, 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 Hadham Cross?

Hadham Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hadham Cross?

Among the top-rated schools in Hadham Cross is St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hadham Cross in total.

Hadham Cross in context

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Postcode districts in Hadham Cross

SG10 41 ⇄

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