Town Pop. 177

Living in Wellpond Green: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wellpond Green is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the SG11 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 61 points above the SG11 district's 37/100. Safety (90) and economic health (85) also clear 80/100. Healthcare (10), transport (11), lifestyle (14) and schools (22) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see SG11 postcode district.

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Wellpond Green scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
1,050.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 57 crimes
↑ 2018% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 55 crimes
↑ 833% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 2643% above national average
Drugs 15 crimes
↑ 2467% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 813% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mead View 19 crimes
  2. 2 Ginns Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 38
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
22

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital7 mi
Lister Hospital11.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Puckeridge Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,906 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate63.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired21.7%Student3.9%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.8%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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
11
Bishop's Stortford 4.8 mi
Ware 6.1 mi
Sawbridgeworth 6.3 mi
J8 M11 6 mi
J8A M11 6.1 mi
J8 M11 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wellpond Green 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

Little Hadham 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Puckeridge and Standon 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hadham Cross 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bury Green 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Braughing 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Old Hall Green 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Perry Green 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
South-end 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Widford 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
High Cross 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Stortford 65 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thundridge and Wadesmill 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wellpond Green a nice place to live?

Wellpond Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wellpond Green is 46/100, 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 Wellpond Green?

Wellpond Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 186 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Wellpond Green

SG11 44 ⇄

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