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Hertford South

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About

Hertford South is a residential district located directly south of Hertford town centre, separated by the River Lea. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from post-war terraces to more modern developments, with several local schools and convenience shops serving the community. The land is largely flat, typical of the Lea Valley, with the river and its associated waterways forming a key part of the local geography.

A notable green space is Hartham Common, a large park with sports fields and a leisure centre situated along the riverbanks. The area is well-connected by road, with the A414 providing a major route. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a practical, suburban atmosphere focused on local amenities rather than central town facilities.

Area overview

On average Hertford South has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hertford South is £65,663 per year. There are 5 schools in Hertford South: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hertford South is home to around 9,632 people, with a population density of about 1,443.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hertford South Population
9,632
Population density
1,443.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.76(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.58(+130%)
Shoplifting
11.73(+71%)
Vehicle crime
7.48(+70%)
Other theft
6.96(+27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,908
82.1%
Other White
670
6.96%
Irish
129
1.34%
Indian
122
1.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
121
1.26%
Total population: 9,632

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,680
46.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,255
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
946
11.96%
No qualifications
926
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
640
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 7,909

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,414
31.21%
Owns outright
1,302
28.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,115
24.61%
Other social rented
488
10.77%
Other forms of private rent
87
1.92%
Total households: 4,530

Property prices in Hertford South

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£505
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£277K – £543K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £505 per square foot) in Hertford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,100,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£1,125,000£652
Semi-Detached19£580,000£542
Terraced46£464,000£560
Flats77£275,000£457

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hertford South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hertford South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£970,000£308,995£674,950£400,000
2017£772,500£290,000£480,000£450,000
2018£920,000£318,000£440,000£420,000
2019£815,000£298,725£457,500£418,000
2020£863,250£299,950£535,000£440,500
2021£847,000£290,000£497,500£468,000
2022£953,500£302,500£485,000£494,500
2023£1,008,858£335,000£600,000£474,000
2024£983,476£315,000£510,000£445,000
2025£1,100,000£298,498£512,750£447,000
2026£1,020,000£255,000£949,998£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hertford South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hertford South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£451£485£511£448
2017£497£465£434£446
2018£515£491£470£483
2019£546£422£467£493
2020£547£452£493£476
2021£615£440£518£510
2022£626£487£543£522
2023£608£508£527£508
2024£579£469£488£515
2025£655£457£536£557
2026£556£457£542£549
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hertford South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Hertford South

Is Hertford South safe?

Hertford South records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hertford South?

The median sale price in Hertford South is £400,000 (about £505 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hertford South?

Hertford South has 3 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hertford South?

Hertford South scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hertford South sits around rank 26,874 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 South?

The average household income in Hertford South is around £65,663 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Hertford South

SG137LE

London Road

SG141PB

Bluecoats Avenue

SG137AT

Mead Lane

SG138YP

Hertford Castle

SG139DG

Greencoates

SG141ER

Castle Street

SG141QA

Ware Road

SG141SH

The New Arcade

SG137GQ

Greencoates

SG141LZ

North Road

SG137HJ

Yeomans Court

SG141SD

The Waterfront

SG141EJ

Church Street

SG138EZ

West Street

SG141FB

Church Street

SG139TD

Peg's Lane

SG138DP

Hertford Castle

SG138HW

Bayford Close

SG137DA

Currie Street

SG139TZ

Peg's Lane

SG142AN

Becketts

SG141JZ

Castle Mead Gardens

SG141DN

Honey Lane

SG138FH

Willis Grove

SG137HZ

Copperwood

SG137HF

Baker Street

SG139SF

Peg's Lane

SG141AZ

South Street

SG141RX

St Johns Street

SG141DU

Chauncy Court

SG139SZ

Peg's Lane

SG141BQ

Mitre Court

SG142AP

The Ridings

SG141FX

Hertford Castle

SG138AQ

The Chestnuts

SG141JX

Hertingfordbury Road

SG138GL

Mangrove Road

SG141DW

Maidenhead Street

SG138EN

Hale Road

SG139SN

Peg's Lane

SG137WN

Newland Gardens

SG141BE

Salisbury Square

SG141DJ

Fore Street

SG141AS

Fore Street

SG138FN

Balls Park

SG138HH

Pearson Avenue

SG141SE

The Waterfront

SG141DP

Maidenhead Street

SG141SQ

Crosier Place

SG141NG

Sele Road

SG141NJ

Royston Close

SG141AJ

Fore Street

SG138BL

Hertford Castle

SG138DT

Glovers Close

SG139TX

Peg's Lane

SG141BU

Bircherley Street

SG141LF

Riversmeet

SG141ND

North Road

SG139LY

Greencoates

SG138FL

Hale Road

SG139TG

Peg's Lane

SG139TY

Peg's Lane

SG141LN

North Road

SG138JJ

Mandeville Road

SG141FH

Havelock Gardens

SG137XA

Greencoates

SG139TP

Peg's Lane

SG141RP

Railway Street

SG138BY

Leahoe Gardens

SG137AW

Mead Lane

SG137ED

Ware Road

SG141DA

Fore Street

SG137LJ

Brookside

SG138BJ

Queens Road

SG138JX

Mandeville Close

SG138BA

Dunkirks Mews

SG138JZ

Greencoates

SG138BG

Hagsdell Road

SG141NF

North Road

SG141SN

Mill Road

SG138JD

The Dell

SG141XH

Bayley Hall Mews

SG142SB

The Mill

SG139SW

Peg's Lane

SG141EA

Maidenhead Street

SG141RA

Priory Street

SG139TE

Peg's Lane

SG142LX

St Marys Lane

SG141HU

Millers Court

SG137FZ

Mead Lane

SG139TS

Peg's Lane

SG138BQ

Ashbourne Gardens

SG138EA

Gascoyne Way

SG138BN

Balsams Close

SG137AN

Smeaton Court

SG137DZ

Ware Road

SG137DY

Ware Road

SG138HZ

Brickendon Lane

SG138JN

Wilton Crescent

SG137AG

Mead Lane

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.