Town Pop. 602

Living in Hunsdon: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hunsdon is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the SG12 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The SG12 district averages 53/100, putting Hunsdon 9 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the SG12 district's 49/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG12 postcode district.

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Hunsdon scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
272.4 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 62 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 293% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 517% above national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 730% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kingham Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 St Dunstan'S Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.348 · PM2.5 7.015 · PM10 12.186 µg/m³
71
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital2.6 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital10.3 mi
Potters Bar Clinic12.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryMuch Hadham Health Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity2,427 patients per GP
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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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired21.8%Student3.7%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership70.4%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
11
Roydon 2.4 mi
Harlow Town 2.6 mi
St Margarets 2.7 mi
J7A M11 5.2 mi
J7A M11 5.2 mi
J7A M11 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hunsdon 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

Widford 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
South-end 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Perry Green 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stanstead Abbotts 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Roydon (Epping Forest) 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hadham Cross 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Amwell 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Harlow 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ware 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sawbridgeworth 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Roydon Hamlet 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Thundridge and Wadesmill 43 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hunsdon a nice place to live?

Hunsdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hunsdon is 44/100, 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 Hunsdon?

Hunsdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 164 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hunsdon?

Among the top-rated schools in Hunsdon is Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hunsdon in total.

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Postcode districts in Hunsdon

SG12 53 ⇄

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