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Buntingford & Great Hormead

About

Buntingford is a small market town in East Hertfordshire, known for its historic buildings and rural setting. The town features a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with landmarks like the 17th-century Almshouses and the parish church of St Peter and St Paul. The River Rib runs through the area, adding to its countryside charm. Buntingford has local amenities including shops, pubs, and schools, serving both residents and nearby villages.

Great Hormead, a nearby village, is surrounded by farmland and open fields, offering a quieter, more rural atmosphere. The village has a medieval church, St Nicholas, and a handful of cottages and farmhouses. Both areas are connected by country lanes, making them popular with walkers and cyclists. The proximity to larger towns like Royston and Bishop’s Stortford provides access to wider services while retaining a peaceful, countryside feel.

Area overview

On average Buntingford & Great Hormead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Buntingford & Great Hormead is £52,600 per year. There are 7 schools in Buntingford & Great Hormead: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Buntingford & Great Hormead Population

9,318

Population density

180.2 per km²

Demographics

British

8,649

92.81%

Other White

273

2.93%

Irish

0.65%

Indian

0.52%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.49%

Total population: 9,319

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,404

38.02%

Owns outright

1,366

36.99%

Other social rented

434

11.75%

Private landlord or letting agency

301

8.15%

Shared ownership

2.03%

Total households: 3,693

Property prices in Buntingford & Great Hormead

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Buntingford & Great Hormead area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,180,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buntingford & Great Hormead over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	37	£590,000	£380,000	£490,000	£655,000	£863,000
Flats	8	£246,750	£180,650	£223,500	£266,250	£283,000
Semi-Detached	34	£450,000	£362,750	£417,500	£507,500	£738,500
Terraced	54	£368,750	£278,250	£321,250	£400,000	£528,750

10 years median price trend in Buntingford & Great Hormead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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