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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 34 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
34
Deprivation level
3/10
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
16.64(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.74(-16%)
Vehicle crime
3.94(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.2(-50%)
Other theft
2.71(-51%)
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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 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
Detached48£720,000
Flats5£175,000
Semi-Detached22£470,000
Terraced19£420,000

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

SG36UH

Pennyfather Close

AL60NL

Burnham Green Road

SG120JR

Whitehill Cottages

SG120JT

Whitehill

SG27JL

Cherry Tree Rise

SG27PD

High Street

SG99LH

The Mundens

SG99QY

The Crescent

SG27DJ

Whempstead Road

SG27LL

Walkern Road

SG99LW

The Mundens

SG99RX

Clayton Drive

SG27FA

Walchra Court

SG99PB

Aspenden Road

SG99PF

Jubilee Cottages

SG27AR

Gardeners End

SG27FX

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG27HE

Long Lane

SG27PL

Totts Lane

SG36RJ

Raffin Green Lane

SG36SS

Bury Lane

SG99LU

Hamels Lane

SG99QT

Baldock Road

SG120LL

Munden Road

SG120PD

The Mundens

SG111JQ

The Street

SG120NE

Founceley Avenue

SG27AF

The Mundens

SG27AZ

Wood End

SG99QZ

Baldock Road

AL60HA

Whitehorse Lane

SG27ET

Aston End Road

SG143RY

Hooks Cross

SG99QH

Warren Lane

SG120LW

Pearman Drive

SG99LB

Pilgrims Close

SG143RR

Frogmore Hill

SG27BX

Whempstead Road

SG36GL

Nash Close

SG36RB

Hollybush Lane

SG90RY

Sandon Lane

SG99QR

Brook End

SG111HT

Edward Cottages

SG120LS

Easington Road

SG143RU

Frogmore Park

SG27HJ

Tatlers Lane

SG99LQ

Pilgrims Row

SG99RG

Hensby Avenue

SG27AH

Church End Cottage

SG27GA

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

SG27LN

Walkern Road

SG27LQ

Blacksmiths Hill

SG99JZ

The Rookery

SG99RF

Neale Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.