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Hertford South

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About

Hertford South is a residential area located in East Hertfordshire, known for its mix of housing styles and proximity to local amenities. The area features a blend of detached homes, semi-detached properties, and smaller terraced houses, catering to a range of budgets. Green spaces like Hartham Common provide outdoor recreation, with walking paths along the River Lea.

The area is well-connected, with Hertford East railway station offering direct links to London Liverpool Street. Local shops, schools, and healthcare facilities are within easy reach, making it a practical choice for families and commuters. While quieter than central Hertford, Hertford South retains a community feel with its neighbourhood pubs and occasional events.

Area overview

On average Hertford South has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115 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 of residents in Hertford South is £59,300 per year. There are 5 schools in Hertford South: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Hertford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,675,000.

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
Detached12£1,045,000
Flats72£316,250
Semi-Detached20£497,500
Terraced51£450,000

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

SG138JS

Wilton Crescent

SG138JW

Wilton Crescent

SG139DH

Greencoates

SG139SA

Peg's Lane

SG139SR

Peg's Lane

SG139ST

Peg's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.