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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

SG139JN

Greencoates

SG138FD

Noahs Court Gardens

SG137AJ

Marshgate Drive

SG141PY

Mill Bridge

SG141RZ

St Johns Court

SG139SU

Peg's Lane

SG139TJ

Peg's Lane

SG138AT

Oak Grove

SG137WX

Newland Gardens

SG137HN

Ware Road

SG141NA

North Road

SG141HD

Castle Gate

SG138AN

Mangrove Road

SG137NR

Deer Close

SG139JL

Greencoates

SG138EX

West Street

SG139HG

Greencoates

SG141LP

Florence Court

SG137NL

Fallow Rise

SG138EG

Pegs Lane

SG137HT

Hertford Kingsmead

SG141LW

Riversmeet

SG138XE

Greencoates

SG139LE

Greencoates

SG141NR

North Road

SG137LU

Extension Road

SG141NQ

Sele Road

SG138ER

Church Path

SG137NT

London Road

SG138BT

Bullocks Lane

SG137WZ

Newland Gardens

SG138HF

Pearson Avenue

SG137LD

Old London Road

SG138FQ

Pegs Lane

SG137NS

London Road

SG141RL

Bircherley Court

SG137AP

Marshgate Drive

SG141BY

Fore Street

SG139SX

Peg's Lane

SG137LF

Park Road

SG137JR

The Spinney

SG138JW

Wilton Crescent

SG139SD

Peg's Lane

SG139NE

Greencoates

SG139ST

Peg's Lane

SG139SS

Peg's Lane

SG138HY

Brickendon Lane

SG138AB

Mangrove Road

SG138AX

Queens Court

SG141EN

Queen's Road

SG139TL

Peg's Lane

SG139LD

Greencoates

SG141AH

Market Street

SG141NL

Hertingfordbury Road

SG138DR

Morgan's Road

SG138AS

The Arbour

SG141DL

Gascoyne Way

SG138DA

Hillside Terrace

SG137WY

Newland Gardens

SG141DT

Bull Plain

SG138EH

Peg's Lane

SG138EY

Westall Close

SG139TN

Peg's Lane

SG138AG

Hagsdell Road

SG141BZ

Fore Street

SG141DX

Bull Plain

SG138JQ

Mandeville Road

SG137DF

Raynham Street

SG141SB

Mill Road

SG137AB

Ware Road

SG141GF

Mill Road

SG137RF

Wisdom Drive

SG141LA

Wareham's Lane

SG138SL

Mangrove Lane

SG138JH

Mandeville Road

SG139AZ

Greencoates

SG141BP

Bell Lane

SG141DE

Fore Street

SG137EA

Walnut Walk

SG143PZ

Greencoates

SG138FB

Henmarsh Court

SG141FD

Market Place

SG139JX

Greencoates

SG138FU

Hertford Castle

SG138FF

Harrison Lane

SG141LE

Riversmeet

SG138RH

Dellswood Close

SG141FP

Priory Street

SG137LQ

Stanley Road

SG139SH

Peg's Lane

SG142LD

St Marys Lane

SG138AE

Churchfields

SG137JU

Holden Close

SG138HQ

Pearson Close

SG139TR

Peg's Lane

SG138FE

Harrison Lane

SG141FL

Hertford Castle

SG141SS

Mill Road

SG138FT

Peacock Close

SG138EW

Kinsman Mews

Data Sources

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