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Living in Pirton: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pirton comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Pirton places 8th of 10 in the SG5 postcode district.

The SG5 district averages 54/100, putting Pirton 19 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Pirton sits 11 points above the SG5 district figure of 67/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
112.5 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 43 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gosling Avenue 12 crimes
  2. 2 John Hall Court 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Pirton SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLister Hospital5.6 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital7.8 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing12 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Carragher, Akhtar & Brindle2.5 mi
GP capacity1,667 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
21.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
21.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired23.8%Student4.2%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,633
B £1,905
C £2,177
D £2,449
E £2,993
F £3,537
G £4,082
H £4,898
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
7
Hitchin 3.2 mi
Letchworth Garden City 4.4 mi
Arlesey 4.6 mi
J9 A1(M) 5.3 mi
J8 A1(M) 5.6 mi
J9 A1(M) 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £602,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£545k £596k £648k £699k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Holwell (North Hertfordshire) 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Apsley End 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ickleford 61 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shillington 33 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Stondon 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hitchin 69 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Offley 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Meppershall 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Gravenhurst 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Arlesey 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Gosmore 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barton-le-Clay 50 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pirton a nice place to live?

Pirton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pirton is 35/100, 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 Pirton?

Pirton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pirton?

The current median house price in Pirton is £602,500, around 111% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%.

Pirton in context

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Postcode districts in Pirton

SG5 54 ⇄

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