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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

SG143RS

Frogmore Hill

SG99RW

Lower Farm Cottages

SG27HH

Holders Lane

SG99PB

Aspenden Road

SG27AX

Wood End

SG143RX

The Park

AL60NQ

Burnham Green Road

SG99NG

Station Hill

SG27HF

Long Lane

SG99LW

The Mundens

SG99LU

Hamels Lane

SG27FP

Moonshine Way

SG120NB

Whiteley Close

SG36RN

Raffin Green Lane

SG99QL

Baldock Road

SG99QJ

Buntingford

SG27ET

Aston End Road

SG111JR

Mentley Lane

SG36SU

Brookbridge Lane

SG27FG

Weavers Close

SG99RJ

Buntingford

SG27AQ

The Green

SG99GZ

Sharp Drive

SG27JE

Clay End Road

SG36QZ

Bragbury Lane

SG99PG

Malting Cottages

SG99PW

Buntingford

SG27PF

Kitcheners Lane

SG99LY

The Mundens

SG36RB

Hollybush Lane

SG27DG

High Elms Lane

SG27DH

Whempstead Road

SG99QA

Warren Lane

SG99LN

The Mundens

SG111HT

Edward Cottages

SG120LW

Pearman Drive

SG27NS

High Street

SG27BY

Goodey Meade

SG27NJ

Aubries

SG99PH

Buntingford

SG143RU

Frogmore Park

SG27NG

Moors Ley

SG27HB

Brookfield

SG27AT

Honey Lane

SG27LQ

Blacksmiths Hill

SG27QA

Cromer

SG99PT

Baldock Road

SG120PE

Whempstead Lane

SG27PB

Church End

SG111HE

Mentley Lane

SG27BB

The Mundens

SG27BZ

Whempstead Road

SG99LE

Cherry Green Lane

SG99PR

Whitby Close

Data Sources

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