Town Pop. 610

Living in Tewin: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tewin comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the AL6 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the AL6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (87) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see AL6 postcode district.

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Tewin scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
395.1 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 66 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↑ 568% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 652% above national average
Other crime 21 crimes
↑ 1620% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 743% above national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Firs Walk 19 crimes
  2. 2 The Old Coach Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Goddards Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.843 · PM2.5 7.133 · PM10 11.889 µg/m³
70
Green Space 41
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 20 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided 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
10
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth II Hospital2.4 mi
Lister Hospital7.4 mi
Potters Bar Clinic8.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHall Grove Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,896 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
19.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.2%Student4.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.3%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
23
Welwyn North 1.6 mi
Welwyn Garden City 2.4 mi
Hertford North 3 mi
J6 A1(M) 2.4 mi
J6 A1(M) 2.5 mi
J4 A1(M) 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Tewin 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

Tewin Wood 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Welwyn Garden City 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Datchworth 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Birch Green 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Woolmer Green 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Oaklands 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Welwyn 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Letty Green 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Watton at Stone 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hertford 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Knebworth 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Essendon 45 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tewin a nice place to live?

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

Tewin is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 241 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Tewin in context

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Postcode districts in Tewin

AL6 50 ⇄

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