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Hertford Foxholes

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About

Hertford Foxholes is a residential area situated on the southern edge of Hertford, bordered by the A414 and the River Lea. The layout consists primarily of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. The area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and several small greens and open spaces.

The Foxholes Nature Reserve, a network of chalk grassland and scrubland slopes, cuts through the heart of the neighbourhood. This local wildlife site offers walking paths with views across the Lea Valley, directly accessible from many of the surrounding streets.

Area overview

On average Hertford Foxholes has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hertford Foxholes is £76,683 per year. There are 1 schools in Hertford Foxholes: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hertford Foxholes is home to around 5,976 people, with a population density of about 3,032.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hertford Foxholes Population
5,976
Population density
3,032.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.75(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.05(+4%)
Other theft
11.04(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-13%)
Public order
2.68(-48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,075
85.01%
Other White
263
4.41%
Irish
119
1.99%
Indian
70
1.17%
African
60
1.01%
Total population: 5,970

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,945
41.92%
Level 3 (A level)
873
18.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
676
14.57%
No qualifications
485
10.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
385
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 4,640

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,049
44.22%
Owns outright
624
26.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
360
15.18%
Other social rented
223
9.4%
Shared ownership
52
2.19%
Total households: 2,372

Property prices in Hertford Foxholes

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £413,698 in Hertford Foxholes area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,750 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hertford Foxholes 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 Hertford Foxholes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats26£300,000
Detached11£715,000
Terraced41£419,500
Semi-Detached20£590,000

10 years median price trend in Hertford Foxholes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hertford Foxholes.

All postcodes in Hertford Foxholes

SG137DS

Rowleys Road

SG137JS

Braziers Field

SG137JE

Woodlands Road

SG137HG

Mount Sorrell

SG137JQ

Foxholes Avenue

SG137JH

Foxholes Avenue

SG137SY

Birdie Way

SG137JG

Foxholes Avenue

SG137WU

Lilbourne Drive

SG137EH

Meadow Close

SG137SQ

Reynard Way

Data Sources

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