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Living in Letchmore Heath: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Letchmore Heath scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Letchmore Heath most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the WD25 postcode district, Letchmore Heath scores lowest. It scores 18 points below the WD25 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. On economic health specifically, Letchmore Heath sits 36 points above the WD25 district figure of 53/100. For the surrounding area, see WD25 postcode district.

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Letchmore Heath scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

277.7 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 36 crimes

↑ 117% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes

↑ 363% above national average

Vehicle crime 16 crimes

↑ 571% above national average

Other theft 14 crimes

↑ 355% above national average

Public order 12 crimes

↑ 271% above national average

other 25 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Osprey Close 19 crimes
2 Common Lane 15 crimes
3 Watling Street 15 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 10.5 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³

Green Space 65

Parks Ample 9

Sports Pitches Ample 17

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Ample 12

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 25 within 4km

1Good

Hertsmere Jewish Primary 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

A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital2.9 mi

Barnet Hospital3.9 mi

Northwick Park Hospital5.3 mi

Hospital waitsRoyal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust1.7 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks72.1%

Nearest GP surgeryThe Red House1.5 mi

GP capacity1,910 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

Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%

available across Hertsmere

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

64.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

64.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

81.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate60.9%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed60.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired21.4%Student5.9%Other inactive9.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial52.7%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary11.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership70.5%

Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Hertsmere · 2026-27

A £1,604

B £1,871

C £2,139

D £2,406

E £2,941

F £3,475

G £4,010

H £4,812

Energy

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

Radlett 1.8 mi

Elstree & Borehamwood 1.9 mi

Bushey 2.8 mi

J4 M1 1.7 mi

J5 M1 1.8 mi

J5 M1 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Letchmore Heath 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Letchmore Heath a nice place to live?

Letchmore Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Letchmore Heath is 41/100, 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 Letchmore Heath?

Letchmore Heath has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 42/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Letchmore Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Letchmore Heath is Hertsmere Jewish Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Letchmore Heath in total.