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Living in Perry Green: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Perry Green scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 42/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the SG10 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Perry Green sits 14 points above the SG10 district figure of 28/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
786.9 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 50 crimes
↑ 720% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 1014% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 1494% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 958% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 865% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broadfield Close 24 crimes
  2. 2 High Wych Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Windmill Way 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.491 · PM2.5 6.827 · PM10 11.687 µg/m³
72
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Elizabeth's SchoolSpecial · 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
42
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital4.3 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital12 mi
Lister Hospital13.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryMuch Hadham Health Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity1,115 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired23%Student4.7%Other inactive13%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.5%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership68.8%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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
15
Sawbridgeworth 3.7 mi
Bishop's Stortford 3.9 mi
Harlow Mill 3.9 mi
J7A M11 4.9 mi
J7A M11 5 mi
J8 M11 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Perry Green 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

South-end 36 0.7 mi away ⇄
Hadham Cross 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Widford 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bury Green 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hunsdon 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wellpond Green 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Spellbrook 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Little Hadham 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sawbridgeworth 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Stortford 65 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little Hallingbury 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Puckeridge and Standon 52 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Perry Green a nice place to live?

Perry Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Perry Green 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 Perry Green?

Perry Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 144 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Perry Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Perry Green is St Elizabeth's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Perry Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Perry Green

SG10 41 ⇄

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