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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

SG141NE

North Road

SG141FJ

Moorfields

SG141AB

Fore Street

SG138HB

Horns Road

SG141PF

Evron Place

SG138JP

Wentworth Road

SG138AZ

Queens Road

SG138BP

Morgans Close

SG139SJ

Peg's Lane

SG141HP

Castle Street

SG138AU

Hale Road

SG139SY

Peg's Lane

SG141EX

Parliament Square

SG138AL

Mangrove Road

SG139LT

Hertford Castle

SG139NH

Greencoates

SG137BS

Railway Place

SG137LG

London Road

SG138AA

Greencoates

SG138HT

Cecil Road

SG142FJ

White Horse Close

SG139TB

Peg's Lane

SG138EQ

Hertford Castle

SG139NN

Hertford Castle

SG141DR

Dolphin Yard

SG138HU

Cranborne Close

SG138FW

Richardson Drive

SG141EH

Providence Place

SG139TA

Peg's Lane

SG137LL

Brookside

SG138JL

Mandeville Road

SG141SA

Mill Road

SG141FS

Old Vicarage Mews

SG137RQ

Ware Road

SG141EF

Parliament Square

SG138EJ

Hertford Castle

SG139SB

Peg's Lane

SG138AF

Churchfields

SG139BB

Greencoates

SG138FX

Thompson Way

SG139DH

Greencoates

SG138AY

Queens Road

SG141HR

The Wash

SG139TF

Peg's Lane

SG138BW

Balsams Close

SG141BB

Warren Place

SG138DU

Waterdale

SG138DF

Hertford Castle

SG137BJ

The Mead Business Centre

SG139NG

Greencoates

SG141SR

Claud Hamilton Way

SG141PX

The Wash

SG137LA

Old London Road

SG139SQ

Peg's Lane

SG138HS

Cecil Road

SG139LN

Hertford Castle

SG141FQ

Gascoyne Way

SG141BJ

Bridwell Mews

SG141BT

Market Street

SG142AT

Willowmead

SG138JY

Liberty Close

SG138HD

Horns Mill Road

SG138AJ

Mangrove Road

SG142AW

Burnside

SG141AY

Bluecoat Court

SG139BA

Greencoates

SG139SG

Peg's Lane

SG138ES

Malting Mews

SG138HR

Cecil Road

SG141HS

Hertford Castle

SG138EP

Hertford Castle

SG137HP

Ware Road

SG142LB

Hertingfordbury Road

SG138TN

Hertford Castle

SG141NN

Mimram Road

SG141LB

Hertingfordbury Road

SG138HN

Lee Close

SG138ET

West Street

SG138JA

Purkiss Road

SG137BZ

Albion Close

SG138HL

Horns Close

SG138HX

Brickendon Lane

SG137HW

Beechwood Close

SG141AL

Fore Street

SG137DB

Currie Street

SG139SP

Peg's Lane

SG138AP

Greencoates

SG138DS

Tanners Crescent

SG141AX

Fore Street

SG138DB

Bullocks Lane

SG137EB

Ware Road

SG137LT

Deer Close

SG138BZ

Leahoe Gardens

SG138BX

Leahoe Gardens

SG137BU

Davies Street

SG139TW

Peg's Lane

SG138RX

Greencoates

SG141RJ

Priory Street

SG137DE

Raynham Street

SG138FP

Mangrove Road

Data Sources

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