Town Pop. 572

Living in Weston (North Hertfordshire): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Weston (North Hertfordshire) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Weston (North Hertfordshire) most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the SG4 postcode district. Against the wider SG4 district average of 57/100, that is 17 points below. On broadband specifically, Weston (North Hertfordshire) sits 46 points above the SG4 district figure of 44/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG4 postcode district.

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Weston (North Hertfordshire) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
153.8 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 24 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 23 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 600% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Friars Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Dane End Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Beckfield Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.457 · PM2.5 6.877 · PM10 11.965 µg/m³
72
Green Space 37
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Weston Primary & 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
3
A&E departmentsLister Hospital2.6 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital11.6 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Baldock Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,173 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2%Retired24.8%Student4.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership68.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax North Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,633
B £1,905
C £2,177
D £2,449
E £2,993
F £3,537
G £4,082
H £4,898
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
7
Baldock 2.7 mi
Letchworth Garden City 3.1 mi
Hitchin 4.1 mi
J9 A1(M) 1.6 mi
J9 A1(M) 1.8 mi
J8 A1(M) 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Weston (North Hertfordshire) 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

Baldock 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Letchworth 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Walkern 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Little Wymondley 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stevenage 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cottered 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
St Ippolyts 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hitchin 69 4.4 mi away ⇄
Aston (East Hertfordshire) 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Gosmore 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Benington 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stotfold 52 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Weston (North Hertfordshire) a nice place to live?

Weston (North Hertfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Weston (North Hertfordshire) 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 Weston (North Hertfordshire)?

Weston (North Hertfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Weston (North Hertfordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Weston (North Hertfordshire) is Weston Primary & Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Weston (North Hertfordshire) in total.

Weston (North Hertfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Weston (North Hertfordshire)

SG4 57 ⇄

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