Town Pop. 2,118

Living in Hertford Heath: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hertford Heath scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Hertford Heath most outperforms the national norm: 38/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the SG13 postcode district.

The SG13 district averages 57/100, putting Hertford Heath 6 points below its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 16 points below the SG13 district's 54/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). Wider context for the surrounding area: SG13 postcode district.

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Hertford Heath scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
83.6 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 75 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 23 crimes
  2. 2 Olivers Way 12 crimes
  3. 3 Elbow Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8.368 · PM2.5 7.137 · PM10 11.553 µg/m³
70
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 30 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Roselands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hailey Hall SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    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
23
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital4.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital6.1 mi
Potters Bar Clinic8.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHailey View Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,678 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired21.1%Student12.3%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)19%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
26
St Margarets 1.7 mi
Ware 1.8 mi
Hertford East 1.9 mi
J25 M25 6.9 mi
J25 M25 6.9 mi
J26 M25 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £455,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£445k £520k £598k £673k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Great Amwell 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stanstead Abbotts 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hoddesdon 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ware 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hertford 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brickendon 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bayford 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Roydon (Epping Forest) 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Nazeing 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thundridge and Wadesmill 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Birch Green 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Roydon Hamlet 41 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hertford Heath a nice place to live?

Hertford Heath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hertford Heath 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 Hertford Heath?

Hertford Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 177 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hertford Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Hertford Heath are Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School and Roselands Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Hertford Heath in total.

What are house prices like in Hertford Heath?

The current median house price in Hertford Heath is £455,000, around 60% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 26%.

Hertford Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Hertford Heath

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