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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

SG128DZ

Durham Close

SG137QR

Trinity Road

SG137RY

Downfield Close

SG138QB

Well Row

SG128LQ

Kingfisher Close

SG129SF

Hillside Lane

SG138PF

Fanshaws Lane

EN110RZ

Stanstead Road

SG128BB

Frenchs Close

SG128LH

Hunsdon Road Cottages

SG128PU

Stanstead Road

SG128AX

Folly View

SG128HZ

Chapelfields

SG128JP

Roydon Road

SG129BE

Furlong Way

SG129SD

Cautherly Lane

SG137PT

Heath Lane

SG128AF

Millers Lane

SG129RZ

Pepper Hill

SG137RX

Downfield Road

SG128BZ

Mill Race

SG128TY

Lawrence Avenue

SG129TF

Furlong Way

SG137NX

Hailey Lane

SG137PX

The Roundings

SG138PQ

Fanshaws Lane

SG128EP

St Margarets Road

SG128JH

Woodcroft Avenue

SG128BQ

Hillside Crescent

SG128EZ

Roydon Road

SG128LS

Easneye

SG129XP

Yearling Close

SG138PG

Fanshaws Lane

SG137NP

Hailey Close

SG137PS

Woodside

SG128BA

Gilpins Gallop

SG128DG

The Willows

SG128HX

Chapelfields

SG128JD

Thele Avenue

SG137LZ

The Meadow

SG128JS

Netherfield Lane

SG129SH

Hillside Lane

SG137QP

Trinity Road

SG128DR

Timber Close

SG129RX

Hertford Road

SG137PL

Heathgate

SG137RW

Barclay Close

SG128BD

Gilpins Gallop

SG128FR

Wilderness Grove

SG128JY

Rye Road

SG128LW

Hunsdon Road

SG128AA

High Street

SG128DW

Meridian Way

SG138NR

Thrift Cottages

EN110QW

Stanstead Road

SG128AT

High Street

SG128EY

Abbotts Rise

SG129SP

Cautherly Lane

SG129SQ

Hillside Lane

SG128EA

Amwell Lane

SG128HQ

Roydon Road

SG128JR

Roydon Road

SG128JW

Rush Close

SG137PH

Heathgate

SG137RA

Mount Pleasant

SG137RT

Vicarage Causeway

SG128BE

Gilpin's Gallop

SG128EN

St Margarets Road

SG128EW

St Margarets Road

SG128JX

Netherfield Lane

SG129RN

Gypsy Lane

SG128DH

Station Road

SG128JZ

Roydon Road

SG137PP

London Road

SG137YT

Old Forge Row

SG138NU

Brickendon Lane

SG128ER

St Margarets Road

SG137SF

Woodland Terrace

SG128JE

Trotters Gap

SG128UU

Roydon Road

SG129RF

Amwell Hill

SG138NP

Brickendon Bury

SG128AH

Orchard Close

SG128BX

Cappell Lane

SG128BY

Cappell Lane

SG128EF

River Meads

SG129SU

Lower Road

SG129SZ

Lower Road

SG137NU

College Road

SG137PZ

Elbow Lane

SG137QN

Priors Close

SG138FG

Clementsbury

SG128EG

Hoddesdon Road

SG128GA

Sanville Gardens

SG129SW

Cautherly Lane

SG137FX

Olivers Way

SG137NZ

Springle Lane

SG137PU

College Road

SG137SD

Hertford Heath & Brickendon

EN107QT

Broxbourne Common

Data Sources

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