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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 moderate 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

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £922,500 in Hertford Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £3,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hertford Rural 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 Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£1,297,500
Flats4£543,500
Semi-Detached7£800,000
Terraced10£572,500

10 years median price trend in Hertford Rural

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hertford Rural.

All postcodes in Hertford Rural

AL60FN

Archers Green Lane

SG138LZ

Hertford Rural

AL60PB

West Riding

AL60HL

Orchard Road

AL60NU

Cowpers Way

SG142PB

Hertford Rural

SG142NZ

Deadfield Lane

AL60NY

Firs Walk

AL60JQ

Archers Green Lane

AL60JB

Churchfield Road

SG138LT

Bucks Alley

SG138NQ

Hertford Rural

SG138LJ

Hertford Rural

SG138RE

Lower Hatfield Road

SG138PR

Bayford Lane

AL60LU

Upper Green

SG142NS

Station Road

AL60NS

Bishops Road

SG138LU

Little Berkhamsted Lane

SG142LP

Birch Green

SG142LL

Hertford Rural

SG138LR

Bucks Alley

SG138NA

Goddards Close

SG138PW

Well Row

SG138PZ

White Stubbs Lane

SG138PS

Broad Green Wood

AL60JJ

Grass Warren

AL60HT

School Lane

SG138NE

Hertford Rural

AL60JR

School Lane

SG142NP

The Old Coach Road

AL60HG

Orchard Road

AL60JZ

Hertford Road

SG138LQ

Hertford Rural

SG138RJ

Lower Hatfield Road

AL60NR

Bishops Road

SG138LN

Robins Nest Hill

AL60LA

Lower Green

SG138LG

Lower Hatfield Road

AL60JT

Cannons Meadow

SG138LD

Lower Hatfield Road

Data Sources

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