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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

SG99PX

Buntingford

SG27BE

The Mundens

SG27NU

High Street

SG27AL

The Crescent

SG27HN

Tatlers Lane

SG27NP

High Street

SG99RY

Ansell Close

SG27PG

High Street

SG99RU

Buntingford

SG27LH

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG99RR

Cottered Road

SG111JP

The Mundens

SG99NH

Back Lane

SG111HG

The Mundens

SG36SP

Beechcroft

SG27PJ

Brockwell Shott

SG27QD

White Hill

SG120PA

Green End

AL60FL

Burgess Place

SG27EY

Aston End Road

SG99QW

Home Close

SG27FX

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG120JU

Potters Green

SG99QN

Victoria Cottages

SG36TL

Datchworth Green

SG27AG

The Mundens

SG27FA

Walchra Court

SG120FF

The Mundens

SG120LL

Munden Road

SG27FQ

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG99QT

Baldock Road

SG99ER

Baldock Road

SG36UH

Pennyfather Close

SG36TA

Abbots Close

SG27PL

Totts Lane

SG27FE

Robins Hill Road

AL60HW

Orchard Road

SG27SS

Meads Courtyard

SG120JY

Rowney Lane

SG111HB

Beggarmans Lane

SG27FF

Robins Hill Road

SG27ES

Dene Lane

SG120NA

Windmills

SG27FL

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG27AE

Bury Grange Cottage

SG27BA

Wood End

SG27NT

High Street

SG27SP

Moor Green

SG27EF

Stringers Lane

SG27JB

Clay End Road

SG27NR

Greenway

SG27DX

Benington Road

SG27LA

Town Lane

AL60SY

Burnham Green Road

SG36GL

Nash Close

SG99LF

Cherry Green Lane

SG120JR

Whitehill Cottages

SG111JS

The Mundens

SG27PA

High Street

SG143RP

Walkern Road

SG120NY

Green End

SG120LY

Kingsfield Road

SG27SA

Braceys

SG27LS

Walkern Road

SG27LG

Three Stiles

SG27DE

Whempstead Road

SG99PQ

Smith Way

SG120NT

Church Lane

SG27JJ

Bassus Green Road

SG99RT

Parkside

SG99LB

Pilgrims Close

SG27AS

Honey Lane

SG99SP

Mayes Drive

SG99LQ

Pilgrims Row

SG111HN

The Mundens

SG27JH

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG27AD

Dovehouse Lane

SG120NQ

Founceley Avenue

SG99RA

Throcking Road

SG27HE

Long Lane

SG120PD

The Mundens

SG99QZ

Baldock Road

SG99SL

Bishop Way

SG27FB

Wallace Green Way

SG36TD

Meadow Close

SG99QR

Brook End

SG27PE

Beecroft Lane

SG120LN

Munden Road

SG36RE

Hollybush Lane

SG27AJ

School Lane

SG120NS

The Mundens

SG27HX

Benington Road

SG27LN

Walkern Road

SG27FU

Owls Hatch Way

SG27HJ

Tatlers Lane

SG99LA

Aspenden Road

SG36TG

Nutcroft

SG27DY

Benington Road

AL60HE

Orchard Road

SG27BD

Wood End

Data Sources

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