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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

SG128EU

River Meads

SG129RQ

Pepper Hill

SG129RT

Hertford Road

SG129TH

Blacksmiths Close

SG128DL

Lawrence Avenue

SG128JG

Woodcroft Avenue

SG128LY

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG137PW

London Road

SG137QA

Elbow Lane

SG137QW

Woodland Road

SG138NS

Brickendon Lane

CM195EH

High Street

SG128AQ

High Street

SG128BH

Gilpins Gallop

SG128BJ

Fieldway

SG128PS

Stanstead Road

SG137QQ

Woodland Road

SG137RP

Woodstock Close

SG128HS

Chapelfields

SG137TP

Priors Close

EN107FL

Birch Farm Place

SG128AE

High Street

SG128AW

Clock House Place

SG128HP

Netherfield Court

SG137PN

London Road

EN107QZ

Woodhouse Lane

SG128AY

Folly View

SG137QX

Mount Pleasant

SG137RL

London Road

SG138NT

Brickendon Lane

SG138PB

Brickendon Green

SG128FS

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG128LT

Hollycross Road

SG137QY

Mount Pleasant

SG138QG

Mangrove Lane

SG128AB

High Street

SG129RE

Madgeways Lane

SG129SN

Cautherly Lane

SG129SY

Lower Road

SG128JU

Roydon Road

SG128LA

Hunsdon Road

SG129SG

Hillside Lane

SG128EE

River Meads

SG128ES

Lakes Court

SG128UZ

Abbotts Court

SG128TZ

Swift Close

SG129RH

Pepper Hill

SG137RD

Trinity Walk

SG137RU

Vicarage Causeway

SG138NX

Brickendon Lane

SG138QH

Mangrove Lane

SG128DU

Amwell Lane

SG128HB

Hunsdon Road

SG128LX

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG129RW

Gypsy Close

SG137GY

Rushen Drive

SG137QU

Mount Pleasant

SG137SB

Downfield Road

EN118GG

Cock Lane

SG128HA

Roydon Road

SG128HD

Netherfield Lane

SG128QT

Marsh Lane

SG129FX

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG129SJ

Hillside Lane

SG137RR

Portland Place

SG138QJ

Mangrove Lane

SG138QQ

Mangrove Lane

EN107QR

Pembridge Lane

EN119BL

Boxwood Cottages

SG128AP

Riverside

SG128AS

High Street

SG128LJ

Hunsdon Road

SG129EY

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG129RB

Church Path

SG138QL

Mangrove Lane

SG128JQ

Woodcroft Avenue

SG128LP

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG128LR

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG128BG

Scott Avenue

SG128HY

Chapelfields

SG137PQ

Harlings

SG137QH

Priors Wood Road

SG137RG

Oak Tree Close

Data Sources

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