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Hertford West

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About

Hertford West occupies the western bank of the River Lea, forming a distinct part of the county town. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war housing, and some modern developments. Its streets slope gently down towards the town centre and the river, providing a quiet neighbourhood feel within walking distance of the main shops and amenities.

The area is defined by the presence of Hartham Common, a large open space with playing fields, a leisure centre, and pathways along the river. This green corridor separates Hertford West from the neighbouring village of Hertingfordbury. The local railway station, Hertford North, provides a direct commuter link to London.

Area overview

On average Hertford West has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hertford West is £68,556 per year. There are 4 schools in Hertford West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hertford West is home to around 5,913 people, with a population density of about 2,151.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hertford West Population
5,913
Population density
2,151.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.1(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.77(+62%)
Other theft
4.9(-10%)
Public order
4.06(-21%)
Vehicle crime
4.06(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,917
83.14%
Other White
337
5.7%
Irish
109
1.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
87
1.47%
African
76
1.29%
Total population: 5,914

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,714
36.95%
Level 3 (A level)
762
16.43%
No qualifications
758
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
615
13.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
459
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 4,639

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
744
29.42%
Other social rented
694
27.44%
Owns outright
651
25.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
248
9.81%
Social rents from council
93
3.68%
Total households: 2,529

Property prices in Hertford West

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£523
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£365K – £465K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £523 per square foot) in Hertford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,350,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£1,090,000£591
Semi-Detached16£504,000£529
Terraced33£417,000£523
Flats10£245,000£393

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hertford West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hertford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£650,000£223,500£347,000£325,025
2017£820,000£218,500£484,000£327,500
2018£740,000£210,000£467,500£335,000
2019£710,000£225,000£482,500£345,000
2020£870,000£188,250£570,000£350,500
2021£661,250£230,000£416,000£367,501
2022£695,000£188,000£570,000£417,750
2023£530,000£270,000£550,000£415,000
2024£651,250£300,000£510,000£430,000
2025£1,032,500£240,000£520,000£405,000
2026£735,000£201,500£415,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hertford West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hertford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£482£366£493£469
2017£613£404£513£432
2018£440£369£481£416
2019£485£353£498£411
2020£532£299£516£445
2021£459£384£479£468
2022£469£359£488£475
2023£490£394£509£478
2024£500£372£541£449
2025£607£389£513£498
2026£546£306£628£564
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hertford West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Hertford West

Is Hertford West safe?

Hertford West records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hertford West?

The median sale price in Hertford West is £420,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hertford West?

Hertford West has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hertford West?

Hertford West scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hertford West sits around rank 20,502 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 West?

The average household income in Hertford West is around £68,556 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Hertford West

SG142HT

Windsor Drive

SG142HU

Windsor Drive

SG142TH

Halleys Ridge

SG142DL

Tudor Way

SG142EW

Keynton Close

SG142DP

Farm Close

SG142PX

Goldings Lane

SG142EH

Turpins Close

SG142DN

Hutton Close

SG142AS

Valeside

SG142BN

Fordwich Rise

SG142GP

Taplow Avenue

SG142DS

Tudor Way

SG142WH

Goldens Way

SG142AF

Chelmsford Road

SG142PH

Sassoon Close

SG142NF

Warner Street

SG142AD

Campfield Road

SG142QY

Bramfield Road

SG142JE

The Ridgeway

SG142EF

Chandlers Way

SG142ER

Calton Avenue

SG142TA

Ladywood Road

SG142GW

Salmond Walk

SG142DY

Tudor Way

SG142AL

Hertingfordbury Road

SG142DT

Hawthorn Close

SG142AG

Ashley Road

SG142DZ

Sadlers Way

SG142HR

Cherry Tree Green

SG142WN

Old Thieves Lane

SG142BS

Greenways

SG142JP

Windsor Drive

SG142HF

Bentley Road

SG142JN

Longwood Road

SG142HG

Welwyn Road

SG142JQ

Heybridge Court

SG142HN

Burnett Square

SG142JG

Linfield Court

SG142AJ

The Walk

SG142PE

Astor Crescent

SG142AR

Valeside

SG142EU

Carde Close

SG142DQ

Windsor Drive

SG142FP

Repton Road

SG142HD

Burnett Square

SG142EQ

Thorny Burrow

SG142HJ

Bentley Road

SG142JF

Brooks Court

SG142TL

The Ridgeway

SG142DJ

Fleming Crescent

SG142WU

Devey Way

SG142HB

Burnett Square

SG142FF

Welwyn Road

SG142HL

Bentley Road

SG142HS

Cherry Tree Green

SG142DW

Hutton Close

SG142BT

North Road Avenue

SG142DG

Welwyn Road

SG142TD

Ladywood Road

SG142HA

Bentley Road

SG142BP

Welwyn Road

SG142JD

Broad Oak Lane

SG142HH

Lawrence Close

SG142FU

The Ridgeway

SG142EL

Thieves Lane

SG142FL

Booth Close

SG142WE

North Green

SG142PQ

Grosvenor Walk

SG142BL

Fordwich Rise

SG142EX

Norwood Close

SG142AH

Mount Road

SG142GT

Julian Walk

SG142BA

Welwyn Road

SG142GZ

Ravensdale Way

SG142HZ

Bramfield Road

SG142TG

Ladywood Road

SG142FG

Welwyn Road

SG142DE

Fordwich Rise

SG142DU

Tudor Way

SG142FQ

Linfield Court

SG142JH

Heybridge Court

SG142BE

Fordwich Rise

SG142LW

Perrett Gardens

SG142GR

Fitzjohns Drive

SG142TQ

Halleys Ridge

SG142EB

Chandlers Way

SG142HP

Cherry Tree Green

SG142GF

Middleton Gardens

SG142LA

Hertingfordbury Road

SG142FE

Welwyn Road

SG142FN

Emily Road

SG142AB

Campfield Road

SG142JA

Broadoak End

SG142BZ

North Road

SG142HY

Windsor Drive

SG142WT

Goldings

SG142PG

Baldwin Close

SG142BU

North Road

SG142ED

Chandlers Way

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.