Town Pop. 607

Living in Puckeridge and Standon: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Puckeridge and Standon scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the SG11 postcode district, Puckeridge and Standon ranks 2nd.

It scores 8 points above the SG11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the SG11 district's 76/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG11 postcode district.

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Puckeridge and Standon scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 10 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 230% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rigery Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Hawken Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sargents 6 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 45
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Roger De Clare First CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ralph Sadleir SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital7.9 mi
Lister Hospital9.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital10.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,685 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate65.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired21.7%Student4.3%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
20
Ware 5.8 mi
Watton-at-Stone 6.3 mi
Bishop's Stortford 6.4 mi
J8 M11 7.7 mi
J8A M11 7.7 mi
J8 M11 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £445,000 28
Semi-detached £457,500 10
Terraced £432,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£354k £498k £647k £792k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Old Hall Green 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Braughing 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wellpond Green 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Little Hadham 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
High Cross 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hadham Cross 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dane End 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bury Green 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Thundridge and Wadesmill 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Perry Green 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Buntingford 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Hormead 36 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Puckeridge and Standon a nice place to live?

Puckeridge and Standon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Puckeridge and Standon is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Puckeridge and Standon?

Puckeridge and Standon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Puckeridge and Standon?

Among the top-rated schools in Puckeridge and Standon are Roger De Clare First CofE School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Puckeridge and Standon in total.

What are house prices like in Puckeridge and Standon?

The current median house price in Puckeridge and Standon is £445,000, around 56% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £457,500, terraced £432,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Puckeridge and Standon

SG11 44 ⇄

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