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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

SG99QX

The Crescent

SG36TB

Watton Road

SG27NL

Rookery Close

SG99QG

Warren Lane

SG36RX

Bramfield Road

SG111HP

The Mundens

SG27BS

Cotton Lane

SG27BX

Whempstead Road

SG111JG

Wentworth Cottages

SG27EN

Broadwater Lane

SG99RP

Buntingford

SG99LJ

Church Cottages

SG143RY

Hooks Cross

SG99LS

Thrift Cottages

SG99LG

Pilgrims Close

SG27FN

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG27JS

Wrights Meadow

SG36RR

Raffin Park

SG27AB

Boxwood

SG143RR

Frogmore Hill

SG27BP

Highgrove Close

SG27AH

Church End Cottage

SG36TF

Hawkins Hall Lane

SG27HP

Lanterns Lane

SG99ST

The Street

SG36RJ

Raffin Green Lane

SG120LX

Easington Road

AL60NL

Burnham Green Road

SG99SR

Hagger Close

SG120LP

Munden Road

SG28XT

Blenheim Way

SG27PQ

Glebe View

SG27BU

Benington Park

SG27AP

The Mundens

SG27NB

The Maltings

SG99UX

Buntingford

SG27NH

Stevenage Road

SG99PJ

Buntingford

SG36ST

Bury Lane

SG120LR

Munden Road

SG111HU

The Mundens

SG27PH

Froghall Lane

SG111JW

The Mundens

SG27LU

Old School Green

SG27EA

Benington Road

SG27LL

Walkern Road

SG36TP

Wheatcotes

SG27GA

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG111HL

Vale Cottages

SG27GB

Bockings

SG99SS

Norris Way

SG27AN

The Close

SG111HQ

The Mundens

SG27FH

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG27LJ

Duck Lane

SG111HH

Hill Top Cottages

SG27LP

Walkern Road

SG99NL

Back Lane

SG27AW

School Lane

SG27NE

Stevenage Road

SG99LL

School Court

SG27QZ

Oak Tree Close

SG120JT

Whitehill

SG99RZ

Baker Drive

SG99LD

Cherry Green Lane

SG99NW

Cherry Green Lane

SG99LX

Hamels Lane

SG27JA

Clay End Road

SG36SE

Burnham Green Road

SG99PY

Stocking Hill

SG120NE

Founceley Avenue

SG120NL

Munden Road

SG99PZ

Coopers Coppice

SG36RL

Raffin Green Lane

SG99QY

The Crescent

SG99RD

Broadfield

SG120NG

Founceley Avenue

SG111JD

The Mundens

SG36SR

Foldingshott

SG99QB

Baldock Road

SG36RP

Raffin Close

SG27DJ

Whempstead Road

SG27HA

School Lane

SG143RN

Walkern Road

SG111JH

Frogshall Lane

SG99QS

Peasecroft

SG99JZ

The Rookery

SG120LS

Easington Road

SG111JF

The Mundens

SG99RH

Baldock Road

SG36RG

Bury Lane

SG99PD

Buntingford

SG36SX

Great Lawne

SG27PD

High Street

SG27HL

Tatlers Lane

SG120LD

Potters Wood Close

SG120ND

Church Lane

SG111HD

Levens Green

SG36RS

Watton Road

SG27JG

Bassus Green

Data Sources

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