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Living in Newgate Street: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newgate Street scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the SG13 postcode district, Newgate Street ranks 5th. Against the wider SG13 district average of 57/100, that is 17 points below. Its economic health score runs 24 points above the SG13 district's 72/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG13 postcode district.

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Newgate Street scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
243.1 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 21 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 594% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tylers Causeway 11 crimes
  2. 2 Newgate Street Village 9 crimes
  3. 3 Great North Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 8.132 · PM2.5 7.165 · PM10 12.073 µg/m³
70
Green Space 46
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England 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
6
A&E departmentsPotters Bar Clinic3.6 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital4.4 mi
Barnet Hospital6.5 mi
Hospital waitsMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks86%
A&E seen within 4 hrs97.5%
Nearest GP surgeryValley View Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,962 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)60.9%
available across Welwyn Hatfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired23.2%Student3.9%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary12%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Welwyn Hatfield · 2026-27
A £1,635
B £1,907
C £2,180
D £2,452
E £2,997
F £3,542
G £4,087
H £4,904
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
17
Cuffley 1.4 mi
Bayford 2.2 mi
Crews Hill 3.1 mi
J24 M25 3.4 mi
J24 M25 3.9 mi
J25 M25 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newgate Street 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

Cuffley 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Goff's Oak 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Little Berkhamsted 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Northaw 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bayford 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brickendon 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Essendon 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brookmans Park 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cheshunt 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Letty Green 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Potters Bar 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Mymms 42 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newgate Street a nice place to live?

Newgate Street has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newgate Street is 40/100, 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 Newgate Street?

Newgate Street is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newgate Street?

Among the top-rated schools in Newgate Street is Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newgate Street in total.

Newgate Street in context

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Postcode districts in Newgate Street

SG13 57 ⇄

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