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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Hertford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hertford South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached20£575,000
Terraced47£452,500
Detached15£1,100,000
Flats77£285,000

10 years median price trend in Hertford South

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

All postcodes in Hertford South

SG138JU

Wilton Way

SG137HH

Ware Road

SG138QE

Mangrove Road

SG139HT

Greencoates

SG139ZZ

Peg's Lane

SG141FA

Beesons Yard

SG139TT

Peg's Lane

SG139TQ

Peg's Lane

SG138JG

Mandeville Road

SG141FG

Maidenhead Street

SG137BW

Villiers Street

SG141HH

Castle Street

SG137JT

The Maltings

SG142AU

Willowmead

SG138AH

Mangrove Road

SG141DY

Bull Plain

SG141EE

Bull Plain

SG138FS

Hale Road

SG141DQ

Market Place

SG138EB

Pegs Lane

SG138TJ

Greencoates

SG139BD

Greencoates

SG138DN

Peg's Lane

SG141BN

Bircherley Green

SG139NR

Hertford Castle

SG143HY

Greencoates

SG141AT

Parliament Square

SG138BH

Highfield Road

SG142SD

The Courtyard

SG141AW

Hertford Castle

SG137BP

Townshend Street

SG138BE

Hollydell

SG141BG

Railway Street

SG141RH

Priory Street

SG141DF

Market Place

SG141EY

Parliament Square

SG137HS

Baker Street

SG139DR

Greencoates

SG138EU

Westall Mews

SG138WA

Hagsdell Road

SG138BS

Morgans Road

SG141FE

The Wash

SG141NB

Florence Court

SG141DB

Fentiman Walk

SG138JT

Warwick Close

SG141BD

Market Street

SG139SL

Peg's Lane

SG139LA

Greencoates

SG137ZG

Greencoates

SG141FR

Old Vicarage Mews

SG138DG

Hertford Castle

SG139SA

Peg's Lane

SG138BD

Valley Close

SG137HE

Old London Road

SG141RN

Priory Street

SG137BX

Talbot Street

SG138AW

Mangrove Drive

SG141BW

Market Place

SG137AL

Smeaton Court

SG137BN

Railway Street

SG141PT

The Wash

SG139TH

Peg's Lane

SG138JR

Wilton Crescent

SG139BE

Greencoates

SG141FF

Bircherley Green

SG138DQ

Peg's Lane

SG142LH

Mayflower Close

SG139LZ

Greencoates

SG137LY

Extension Road

SG139SR

Peg's Lane

SG138HP

Cecil Road

SG138UJ

Highfield Road

SG141DZ

Bull Plain

SG139TU

Peg's Lane

SG141EZ

Parliament Square

SG138BB

Queens Road

SG138HE

Horns Mill Road

SG141RG

Priory Street

SG141SF

Shaftesbury Quay

SG142LG

Hertingfordbury Road

SG137BY

Talbot Street

SG137AH

Spencer Street

SG141PA

Evron Place

SG137GD

Mead Lane

SG139SE

Peg's Lane

SG141NH

North Road Gardens

SG137AQ

Marshgate Drive

SG139FG

Greencoates

SG141BA

Railway Street

SG141DH

Fore Street

SG138FJ

Balls Park

SG138HJ

Horns Mill Road

SG138JS

Wilton Crescent

SG137LN

Caxton Hill

SG137GA

Mead Lane

SG141PS

The Wash

SG139AX

Greencoates

SG138TB

Hertford Castle

SG142LE

St Marys Lane

SG138DE

Hertford Castle

Data Sources

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