Town Pop. 3,632

Living in Stanstead Abbotts: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stanstead Abbotts scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Stanstead Abbotts most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the SG12 postcode district.

On the national picture that lands Stanstead Abbotts in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see SG12 postcode district.

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Stanstead Abbotts scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
93.9 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 124 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 87 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 20 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Roydon Road 17 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 9.199 · PM2.5 7.29 · PM10 11.858 µg/m³
69
Green Space 68
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
44
6 schools in area · 24 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Inadequate2Ungraded
  • Amwell View SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Cranbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The John Warner SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate
  • Hailey Hall SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital3.1 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital7.8 mi
Potters Bar Clinic10 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHailey View Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,601 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 90 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.4%Student4.6%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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 C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
St Margarets 0.1 mi
Rye House 1.2 mi
Roydon 1.6 mi
J7 M11 6.5 mi
J7 M11 6.6 mi
J7A M11 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 2
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 £425,000 33
Flat / Maisonette £242,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced Flat
£236k £321k £408k £493k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Great Amwell 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hertford Heath 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Roydon (Epping Forest) 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hoddesdon 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ware 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hunsdon 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Roydon Hamlet 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Nazeing 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Widford 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hertford 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Broadley Common 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thundridge and Wadesmill 43 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanstead Abbotts a nice place to live?

Stanstead Abbotts is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stanstead Abbotts is 53/100, 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 Stanstead Abbotts?

Stanstead Abbotts is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 341 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stanstead Abbotts?

Among the top-rated schools in Stanstead Abbotts are Amwell View School, St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Cranbourne Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Stanstead Abbotts in total.

What are house prices like in Stanstead Abbotts?

The current median house price in Stanstead Abbotts is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: flat £242,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 34%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Stanstead Abbotts

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