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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
20.35(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.33(-11%)
Vehicle crime
4.37(-1%)
Other theft
4.37(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.05(-36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,244
87.82%
Other White
405
4.31%
Irish
86
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
83
0.88%
White and Black Caribbean (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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Hertford Heath & Stanstead St Margarets area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Terraced30£430,000
Flats27£232,500
Detached29£735,000
Semi-Detached19£535,000

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

SG137PH

Heathgate

SG128HB

Hunsdon Road

SG129TJ

Bridle Way

SG137NZ

Springle Lane

SG128PU

Stanstead Road

SG129RU

Madgeways Close

SG128HD

Netherfield Lane

EN107QA

White Stubbs Lane

SG128EY

Abbotts Rise

SG129SN

Cautherly Lane

SG138QG

Mangrove Lane

SG128QT

Marsh Lane

SG129RQ

Pepper Hill

SG138NX

Brickendon Lane

SG128HS

Chapelfields

SG138FG

Clementsbury

SG137PZ

Elbow Lane

SG137RD

Trinity Walk

SG128AL

South Street

SG128BU

Cappell Lane

SG137QJ

Postwood Green

SG128JS

Netherfield Lane

SG128TX

Robin Close

SG138QH

Mangrove Lane

SG128AG

High Street

EN107QR

Pembridge Lane

SG129SF

Hillside Lane

SG137FX

Olivers Way

SG128AR

Warrax Park

SG138PF

Fanshaws Lane

CM195EH

High Street

SG129QX

Oaktree Cottages

SG137RS

Church Hill

EN110QW

Stanstead Road

SG129TL

Farriers

SG128ES

Lakes Court

SG129FX

Great Amwell & Stansteads

EN110RZ

Stanstead Road

SG129RN

Gypsy Lane

SG129RY

Hertford Road

SG128AB

High Street

SG128LY

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG129XR

Ascot Terrace

SG128UU

Roydon Road

SG128BZ

Mill Race

SG128LQ

Kingfisher Close

SG128UZ

Abbotts Court

SG137RW

Barclay Close

SG137LZ

The Meadow

SG128TY

Lawrence Avenue

SG129BE

Furlong Way

SG128DY

Woodham Way

SG137QR

Trinity Road

SG137QH

Priors Wood Road

SG128BY

Cappell Lane

SG128DT

Station Road

SG128HH

Marsh Lane

SG128LW

Hunsdon Road

SG138PD

Devil's Lane

SG128HT

Chapelfields

SG128ER

St Margarets Road

EN107FL

Birch Farm Place

SG128XL

Roydon Road

SG128LS

Easneye

SG129RL

Gypsy Lane

SG128JP

Roydon Road

SG128EG

Hoddesdon Road

SG129SG

Hillside Lane

SG129RF

Amwell Hill

SG137QG

Woodland Road

SG129SP

Cautherly Lane

EN107QP

Pembridge Lane

SG138NR

Thrift Cottages

SG128ET

Springwell Court

SG137WR

Tower Close

SG128DR

Timber Close

SG137QQ

Woodland Road

SG137YT

Old Forge Row

EN118GG

Cock Lane

SG128JN

Lee Close

SG138PQ

Fanshaws Lane

SG128JQ

Woodcroft Avenue

SG137RL

London Road

SG137RA

Mount Pleasant

SG137SA

Downfield Road

SG128DX

Amwell Lane

SG137PL

Heathgate

SG128AS

High Street

SG129QY

Hornbeam Cottages

SG138QL

Mangrove Lane

SG137QL

Woodland Road

SG128HY

Chapelfields

SG138NL

Hertford Heath & Brickendon

SG137RY

Downfield Close

SG137QX

Mount Pleasant

SG128HL

Marsh Lane

SG128JU

Roydon Road

SG128JR

Roydon Road

SG129SQ

Hillside Lane

SG128BQ

Hillside Crescent

Data Sources

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