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Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered

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About

The Datchworth, Walkern and Cottered area lies in the rural east of Hertfordshire, characterised by its gently rolling farmland and small, historic villages. The landscape is defined by arable fields, hedgerows and pockets of ancient woodland, with the River Beane and its tributaries flowing through the valleys. Settlements like Walkern retain a traditional linear form along older roads, with a mix of timber-framed and brick-built houses surrounding their village greens and churches.

The area is traversed by several long-distance walking routes, including the Hertfordshire Way. A notable local feature is the preserved section of the former Hertford, Luton & Dunstable railway line near Cottered, now a quiet footpath and nature reserve known as the Oughtonhead Lane Local Nature Reserve, highlighting its transition from industrial use to a wildlife corridor.

Area overview

On average Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered is £71,306 per year. There are 6 schools in Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered is home to around 8,115 people, with a population density of about 82.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered Population
8,115
Population density
82.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.85(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.98(-14%)
Vehicle crime
3.82(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.08(-51%)
Burglary
2.34(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,552
93.04%
Other White
204
2.51%
Irish
82
1.01%
Indian
40
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.46%
Total population: 8,117

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,516
37.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,169
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,013
15.08%
No qualifications
938
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
613
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 6,716

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,317
39.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,087
32.98%
Other social rented
428
12.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
290
8.8%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.12%
Total households: 3,296

Property prices in Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered in the 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 Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached21£462,500
Terraced17£415,000
Detached49£665,000
Flats3£210,000

10 years median price trend in Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered.

All postcodes in Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered

SG120NU

Munden Road

SG120PB

Green End

SG120NF

Windy Rise

SG27LD

Three Stiles

SG36SS

Bury Lane

SG120NR

Church Lane

SG27DA

Burns Green

SG36RU

Watton Road

SG99QD

Warren Lane

SG27AF

The Mundens

SG99QF

Crows Croft

SG120NX

Green End

SG27HW

Arundel Close

SG27AZ

Wood End

SG99PS

Rosemary Cottages

SG27FJ

Weavers Close

SG27HR

Wrights Orchard

SG99RN

Middle Farm Cottages

SG99LH

The Mundens

SG36SZ

Brookbridge Lane

SG99SN

Byatt Gardens

AL60NN

Purcell Close

SG27NZ

Winters Lane

AL60PE

Burnham Close

SG120NH

Gladstone Road

SG99RX

Clayton Drive

SG99NQ

Cherry Green

SG27HD

Long Lane

SG111JE

Giffords Lane

AL60NJ

Burnham Green Road

SG27EQ

St Marys Close

SG36RZ

Bramfield Road

SG27HZ

Clay End Road

SG99PU

Lilac Cottages

SG120LT

Easington Road

SG120JL

Mill Lane

SG27EG

Aston Lane

SG111JQ

The Street

SG27AU

The Mundens

SG111HS

Edward Cottages

SG99RL

Cottered Road

SG27EX

Aston End Road

SG36TN

Datchworth Green

SG27EZ

Garden Field

SG27QE

Cromer Mill

SG99GY

Phillips Way

SG120LZ

Kingsfield Road

SG120LU

Kennedy Road

SG27HG

Long Lane

SG120LH

Munden Road

SG27PZ

The Heath

SG36RD

Rectory Lane

SG120JZ

Lowgate Lane

SG99LR

The Mundens

SG99QU

The Crescent

SG120JP

Whitehill

SG99PF

Jubilee Cottages

SG111HW

Agricultural Cottages

SG27AR

Gardeners End

SG27DB

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG142RL

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG99RG

Hensby Avenue

SG27ND

Wenham Court

SG27EW

Long Ridge

SG99NN

Cherry Green Lane

SG36SB

Coltsfoot Lane

SG27NX

High Street

SG111JN

The Mundens

SG27BT

Town Lane

SG90RY

Sandon Lane

SG27RG

Finches End

SG27EP

Dene Lane

SG27EJ

Yeomans Drive

SG36RH

Raffin Green Lane

SG99LT

The Mundens

SG27BF

Yew Tree Close

SG27JL

Cherry Tree Rise

SG99QP

Baldock Road

SG36TE

Hawkins Hall Lane

SG27ED

New Park Lane

SG99LP

The Mundens

SG99PE

Jubilee Cottages

SG27DD

Hebing End

SG99QH

Warren Lane

SG36TQ

Nutcroft

SG120JS

The Mundens

SG27NQ

Moors Ley

SG27EH

Aston Lane

SG99QE

Blind Lane

AL60NH

Burnham Green Road

SG27JD

Clay End

SG27LB

Town Lane

SG99RF

Neale Drive

SG36RA

Baines Lane

AL60HA

Whitehorse Lane

SG27NN

Stevenage Road

SG27EU

Aston End Road

SG99RB

Throcking Road

SG120NJ

Church Lane

SG99NJ

The Mundens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.