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Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets

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About

Hertford Heath and Stanstead St Margarets are neighbouring villages situated east of Hertford, characterised by a mix of woodland, common land, and residential streets. The area includes Hertford Heath, a designated area of common land with patches of heath and birch woodland. Stanstead St Margarets is positioned near the River Lea and the Lee Navigation canal, with a more linear settlement pattern along former coaching routes.

The landscape is defined by the presence of the Lea Valley waterways, with the canal and river forming a distinct corridor. The Stanstead Abbotts and St Margarets railway station, serving the villages, is located on a single-track branch line. Local architecture includes a number of timber-framed buildings and Victorian terraces near the historic core.

Area overview

On average Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 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 Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets is £67,375 per year. There are 5 schools in Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets is home to around 9,387 people, with a population density of about 266.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets Population
9,387
Population density
266.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.18(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.76(-7%)
Vehicle crime
4.69(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-27%)
Other theft
3.94(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,244
87.82%
Other White
405
4.31%
Irish
86
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
83
0.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
83
0.88%
Total population: 9,387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,466
32.64%
No qualifications
1,259
16.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,258
16.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,225
16.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
794
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 7,555

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,330
36.05%
Owns with a mortgage
1,243
33.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
449
12.17%
Other social rented
426
11.55%
Other forms of private rent
144
3.9%
Total households: 3,689

Property prices in Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £449,000 in Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets 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 Heath & Stanstead St Margarets over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£717,000
Flats25£239,000
Semi-Detached16£532,475
Terraced28£426,250

10 years median price trend in Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets.

All postcodes in Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets

SG138FY

Hertford Heath & Brickendon

SG129TA

Lower Road

SG137WR

Tower Close

SG128EL

River Meads

SG128LN

Hunsdon Road

SG137RJ

London Road

SG128HN

Roydon Road

SG128TX

Robin Close

SG129RY

Hertford Road

SG129TJ

Bridle Way

SG129TL

Farriers

SG129TN

The Chase

SG138PD

Devil's Lane

EN107QN

Wormley West End

SG128AR

Warrax Park

SG128AZ

Emmas Crescent

SG128ET

Springwell Court

SG128JA

Thele Avenue

SG128XH

The Granary

SG128XL

Roydon Road

SG128JT

Kitten Lane

SG129QZ

Amwell Hill

SG137RZ

Downfield Road

EN110EH

Rye Road

SG128AL

South Street

SG128HR

Woodcroft Avenue

SG128JB

Thele Avenue

SG137RN

Hogsdell Lane

EN107QA

White Stubbs Lane

EN107QP

Pembridge Lane

SG128HL

Marsh Lane

SG137RB

Rushen Drive

SG138PA

Devil's Lane

SG128DE

Louisville Close

SG128ED

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG129QY

Hornbeam Cottages

SG129TE

Furlong Way

SG137RS

Church Hill

SG128EH

Hoddesdon Road

SG129RD

Walnut Tree Walk

SG129XR

Ascot Terrace

SG137QT

Harrington Court

EN110EQ

Rye Meads

SG137QG

Woodland Road

SG128EB

Timber Close

SG128FN

The Spinney

SG128HG

Roydon Road

SG128HT

Chapelfields

SG137QJ

Postwood Green

SG128AG

High Street

SG128BU

Cappell Lane

SG128HU

Abbotts Way

SG129RU

Madgeways Close

SG137RH

London Road

SG128DB

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG128JL

Lawrence Avenue

SG128JN

Lee Close

SG129SE

Hillside Lane

EN107QS

Broxbourne Common

SG129RJ

Gypsy Lane

SG129RP

Amwell Hill

SG128BL

New River Avenue

SG128LD

Stanstead Road

SG137PY

The Roundings

SG128HH

Marsh Lane

SG129SS

Amwell Lane

SG137QS

Trinity Road

SG128AJ

South Street

SG128FB

Timber Close

SG129RR

Hertford Road

SG129SR

St Johns Lane

SG137PR

London Road

SG138NL

Hertford Heath & Brickendon

SG138NY

Brickendon Lane

SG137QL

Woodland Road

SG128DS

Lawrence Avenue

SG129QX

Oaktree Cottages

SG137QZ

Mount Pleasant

SG137SE

Amwell Place

SG138NZ

Brickendon Green

SG128LL

Cresset Close

SG129RS

Hertford Road

SG128AD

Glenmire Terrace

SG128DA

Cappell Lane

SG128JF

Trotters Gap

SG128DY

Woodham Way

SG128TU

Heron Drive

SG129RG

Amwell Hill

SG128BS

Chapelfields

SG128DT

Station Road

SG128EQ

Hoddesdon Road

SG128FP

Pump House Lane

SG129RA

Amwell Hill

SG129RL

Gypsy Lane

SG137SA

Downfield Road

SG128BW

Hillside Lane

SG128DX

Amwell Lane

SG128EX

Mapleleaf Close

SG137PJ

Heathgate

SG128DJ

Lawrence Avenue

Data Sources

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