Town Pop. 733

Living in Thundridge and Wadesmill: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thundridge and Wadesmill is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 65/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Thundridge and Wadesmill places 6th of 8 in the SG12 postcode district. Against the wider SG12 district average of 53/100, that is 10 points below. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the SG12 district's 49/100. For the surrounding area, see SG12 postcode district.

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Thundridge and Wadesmill scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
152.8 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
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 30 crimes
  2. 2 Arthur Martin-Leake Way 17 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.283 · PM2.5 7.071 · PM10 12.409 µg/m³
71
Green Space 49
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good
  • Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thundridge Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
9
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital6.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital7.1 mi
Lister Hospital9.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryNew River Health1.6 mi
GP capacity1,993 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.7%Student3.3%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
18
Ware 2 mi
Hertford East 3.1 mi
St Margarets 3.6 mi
J6 A1(M) 7.7 mi
J6 A1(M) 7.9 mi
J7 A1(M) 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thundridge and Wadesmill 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

High Cross 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ware 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dane End 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Amwell 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Old Hall Green 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hertford 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Watton at Stone 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stanstead Abbotts 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hertford Heath 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Widford 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Puckeridge and Standon 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hunsdon 44 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thundridge and Wadesmill a nice place to live?

Thundridge and Wadesmill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thundridge and Wadesmill is 43/100, 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 Thundridge and Wadesmill?

Thundridge and Wadesmill has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thundridge and Wadesmill?

Among the top-rated schools in Thundridge and Wadesmill are Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School and Thundridge Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Thundridge and Wadesmill in total.

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Postcode districts in Thundridge and Wadesmill

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