Town Pop. 640

Living in Whitwell (North Hertfordshire): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 15/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the SG4 postcode district. It scores 16 points below the SG4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. On healthcare specifically, Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) sits 21 points below the SG4 district figure of 60/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG4 postcode district.

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Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
125 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 31 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Strathmore Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Chime Dell 7 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.431 · PM2.5 6.985 · PM10 11.972 µg/m³
71
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Paul's Walden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsLister Hospital4.2 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital7.1 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital8.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust3.5 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 capacity1,470 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
23.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired24%Student3.3%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership61.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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
16
Stevenage 3.7 mi
Central Terminal 3.9 mi
Knebworth 4.1 mi
J7 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J7 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J8 A1(M) 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whitwell (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

Kimpton 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Breachwood Green 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Preston (North Hertfordshire) 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rush Green 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Codicote 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blackmore End 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gosmore 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
St Ippolyts 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Oaklands 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Knebworth 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lea Valley 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Welwyn 51 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) is 41/100, 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 Whitwell (North Hertfordshire)?

Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) is St Paul's Walden Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) in total.

Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Whitwell (North Hertfordshire)

SG4 57 ⇄

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