Town Pop. 1,860

Living in Watton at Stone: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Watton at Stone comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Watton at Stone most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Among the 4 scored places sharing the SG14 postcode district, Watton at Stone ranks 2nd.

Against the wider SG14 district average of 56/100, that is 6 points below. Its healthcare score runs 9 points below the SG14 district's 52/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see SG14 postcode district.

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Watton at Stone scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
51.6 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 38 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Drugs 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gatekeepers Way 11 crimes
  2. 2 Great Innings South 9 crimes
  3. 3 Lammas Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.064 · PM2.5 7.021 · PM10 12.396 µg/m³
71
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery 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
43
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth II Hospital5.8 mi
Lister Hospital5.8 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital9.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,640 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.6%Student2.9%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership66.4%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
25
Watton-at-Stone 0.6 mi
Knebworth 3.6 mi
Hertford North 4 mi
J7 A1(M) 4.7 mi
J6 A1(M) 4.8 mi
J7 A1(M) 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 15
Terraced £380,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£387k £426k £467k £507k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Dane End 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Datchworth 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Benington 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tewin Wood 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Aston (East Hertfordshire) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woolmer Green 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tewin 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Thundridge and Wadesmill 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Knebworth 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
High Cross 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hertford 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Oaklands 48 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Watton at Stone a nice place to live?

Watton at Stone is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Watton at Stone is 50/100, 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 Watton at Stone?

Watton at Stone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Watton at Stone?

Among the top-rated schools in Watton at Stone is Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Watton at Stone in total.

What are house prices like in Watton at Stone?

The current median house price in Watton at Stone is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £380,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in Watton at Stone

SG14 56 ⇄

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