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Hertford Rural

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About

Hertford Rural ward encompasses the outlying villages and countryside surrounding the historic market town of Hertford, without including the town centre itself. The area is characterised by a mix of agricultural land, woodland, and several distinct settlements like Brickendon and Hertford Heath. The landscape includes the valleys of the River Lea and its tributaries, which shape the local geography.

A notable feature is the presence of the former Haileybury College observatory, reflecting the area's historical academic connections. Land use is primarily residential and farming, with commuter links to London and the wider county. The ward maintains a separate administrative identity from the more urban parishes at its core.

Area overview

On average Hertford Rural has low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hertford Rural is £69,237 per year. There are 3 schools in Hertford Rural: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hertford Rural

Median price£883,750
Price per sq ft£520
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£569K – £1.4M

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £883,750 (about £520 per square foot) in Hertford Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £3,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hertford Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£1,350,000£522
Semi-Detached4£806,250£493
Terraced8£517,500£546
Flats4£283,500£411

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hertford Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hertford Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,015,000£622,500£640,000£407,500
2017£905,000£187,500£720,000£397,500
2018£1,000,000£363,000£675,000£515,000
2019£1,065,000£235,000£720,000£456,000
2020£1,125,000£260,000£740,000£480,000
2021£1,250,000£1,100,000£615,000£475,000
2022£1,400,000£735,000£585,000
2023£1,150,000£807,500£700,000£530,000
2024£1,397,500£665,000£870,000
2025£1,350,000£543,500£800,000£572,500
2026£1,430,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hertford Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hertford Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515£402£393£456
2017£465£367£471£389
2018£487£363£496£454
2019£501£430£507£432
2020£488£475£519£539
2021£634£373£549£528
2022£568£596£547
2023£613£403£528£536
2024£642£568£519
2025£525£433£499£546
2026£576£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hertford Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hertford Rural in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hertford Rural

What is the average house price in Hertford Rural?

The median sale price in Hertford Rural is £883,750 (about £520 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hertford Rural?

Hertford Rural has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hertford Rural?

Hertford Rural scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hertford Rural sits around rank 24,295 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hertford Rural?

The average household income in Hertford Rural is around £69,237 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hertford Rural?

Hertford Rural is represented by 1 elected councillor: Bob Deering (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Hertford Rural

AL60LX

Upper Green

SG138SP

Victoria Mews

SG138PU

Bayford Green

SG138QZ

The Boundary

SG142FB

Birchall Lane

AL60LD

School Lane

AL60NZ

Firs Walk

AL60LN

Park Lane

SG138PL

Fourways

AL60JW

Churchfield Road

AL60LH

Upper Green Road

AL60HH

Desborough Drive

SG138PY

Bucks Alley

SG142NA

Hertford Road

AL60LR

Queen Hoo Lane

SG138PN

Willow Corner

AL60HN

Orchard Road

AL60FD

Sevenacres

SG142TS

Hertford Rural

SG138NG

Cross Road

AL60LE

Upper Green Road

AL60LG

Upper Green Road

SG142FX

Birchall Lane

SG138PX

Ashendene Road

AL60LS

Back Lane

AL60LJ

Tewin Hill

AL60LT

Queen Hoo Lane

AL60AA

Tewin Water

AL60JU

Cannons Meadow

AL60LP

Queen Hoo Lane

AL60PA

East Riding

SG138LE

Lower Hatfield Road

AL60LZ

Orchard Road

SG142NL

Cole Green

AL60LY

Upper Green

SG142NN

Station Road

SG138LB

Lower Hatfield Road

AL60JX

Lower Green

SG142LF

St Marys Lane

SG142NQ

Hertford Road

SG138LS

Robins Nest Hill

SG142NJ

Old Park Cottages

SG142FY

Labby Green Close

AL60NP

Bishops Road

AL60HP

Badgers Walk

AL60HJ

Desborough Drive

AL60NX

Cowpers Way

SG138NB

Hertford Rural

SG142NU

Woolmers Lane

SG142LS

Foxdells

AL60JP

Margery Lane

AL60LF

Harwood Close

AL60JN

Churchfield Road

SG138LA

Lower Hatfield Road

AL96AA

Bedwell Avenue

AL60PD

West Riding

SG138PJ

Stocking Lane

SG142NR

Birchall Lane

AL60JS

Lower Green

SG138PP

Church Lane

SG138XX

Lower Hatfield Road

AL60HQ

Desborough Drive

AL60FH

Mimram Drive

SG142LJ

Hertingfordbury Hill

AL60JY

Hertford Road

SG138ND

Hertford Rural

SG138LH

Lower Hatfield Road

SG138LX

Orchard Close

SG138LP

Robins Nest Hill

SG142LT

Foxdells

SG142NX

Woolmers Park

SG142TN

Hertford Rural

SG142NE

Hertford Road

AL60FF

Hertford Road

SG138LW

Stockings Lane

SG142NG

Archers Green

AL60AB

Tewin Water

AL60LQ

Godfries Close

SG138LY

Church Road

SG138GA

Henderson Place

AL60HZ

The Hazels

SG142PD

Hertford Rural

SG142PA

Chapel Lane

AL60LB

Lower Green

AL60BW

Tewin Water

AL60BZ

The Walled Garden

SG138QA

White Stubbs Lane

AL60JD

Money Hole Lane

SG138PT

Broad Green

SG142LN

Staines Green

SG142LR

Birch Green

AL60HF

Tewin Close

AL60JL

Grass Warren

SG142LU

Birch Green

SG138LF

Lower Hatfield Road

AL60LL

Tewin Hill

AL60LW

Queen Hoo Lane

SG138LL

Robins Nest Hill

AL60NW

Bishops Road

SG36SA

Bramfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.