Town Pop. 1,401

Living in Walkern: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Walkern scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the SG2 postcode district.

Against the wider SG2 district average of 55/100, that is 16 points below. On schools specifically, Walkern sits 37 points below the SG2 district figure of 71/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
48.5 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 35 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wallace Green Way 22 crimes
  2. 2 Moors Ley 9 crimes
  3. 3 Yew Tree Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.711 · PM2.5 6.944 · PM10 12.061 µg/m³
72
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Walkern Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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 Hospital3.3 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital9.2 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryBedwell Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity2,109 patients per GP
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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
5.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate65.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired21.1%Student3.8%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.9%
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
20
Stevenage 3.6 mi
Watton-at-Stone 4.3 mi
Knebworth 4.4 mi
J8 A1(M) 3.9 mi
J7 A1(M) 3.9 mi
J8 A1(M) 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Walkern 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

Benington 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Aston (East Hertfordshire) 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stevenage 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cottered 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Weston (North Hertfordshire) 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dane End 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Knebworth 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Watton at Stone 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Little Wymondley 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Datchworth 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Buntingford 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Rush Green 0 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walkern a nice place to live?

Walkern has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walkern is 39/100, 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 Walkern?

Walkern is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walkern?

Among the top-rated schools in Walkern is Walkern Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Walkern in total.

Walkern in context

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Postcode districts in Walkern

SG2 55 ⇄

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