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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

SG129TF

Furlong Way

SG128HP

Netherfield Court

SG129RB

Church Path

SG128EF

River Meads

SG129SS

Amwell Lane

SG138NZ

Brickendon Green

SG128ED

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG128EL

River Meads

SG128AQ

High Street

SG128FP

Pump House Lane

SG128JT

Kitten Lane

SG128AH

Orchard Close

SG128JX

Netherfield Lane

SG129EY

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG128JG

Woodcroft Avenue

SG128LD

Stanstead Road

SG129QZ

Amwell Hill

SG137PW

London Road

EN107QT

Broxbourne Common

SG137RH

London Road

SG128FN

The Spinney

SG138NP

Brickendon Bury

SG128AW

Clock House Place

SG128FR

Wilderness Grove

SG137QY

Mount Pleasant

SG128GA

Sanville Gardens

EN107QS

Broxbourne Common

SG128FB

Timber Close

SG128EX

Mapleleaf Close

SG128JZ

Roydon Road

SG137NU

College Road

SG128DS

Lawrence Avenue

SG129SR

St Johns Lane

SG137RR

Portland Place

SG137QU

Mount Pleasant

SG129RG

Amwell Hill

SG128AD

Glenmire Terrace

SG128AE

High Street

SG128BH

Gilpins Gallop

SG128TZ

Swift Close

SG128LH

Hunsdon Road Cottages

SG128JD

Thele Avenue

SG129RX

Hertford Road

SG128DJ

Lawrence Avenue

SG137GY

Rushen Drive

SG128HA

Roydon Road

SG138QJ

Mangrove Lane

SG137RJ

London Road

SG128BA

Gilpins Gallop

SG128AY

Folly View

SG129RA

Amwell Hill

EN110EH

Rye Road

SG137PJ

Heathgate

SG128AX

Folly View

SG128AZ

Emmas Crescent

SG137QA

Elbow Lane

SG128BD

Gilpins Gallop

SG128DW

Meridian Way

SG138NT

Brickendon Lane

SG128LR

Great Amwell & Stansteads

SG138NU

Brickendon Lane

SG128JA

Thele Avenue

EN107QZ

Woodhouse Lane

SG129XP

Yearling Close

SG129TN

The Chase

SG128BL

New River Avenue

SG128AT

High Street

SG128BS

Chapelfields

EN110EQ

Rye Meads

SG137QS

Trinity Road

SG128JB

Thele Avenue

SG128LA

Hunsdon Road

SG137RG

Oak Tree Close

SG129SW

Cautherly Lane

SG128DG

The Willows

SG129RH

Pepper Hill

SG128BE

Gilpin's Gallop

SG137RT

Vicarage Causeway

SG137SF

Woodland Terrace

EN107QN

Wormley West End

SG128DH

Station Road

SG129SE

Hillside Lane

SG129TE

Furlong Way

Data Sources

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