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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
54
Deprivation level
4/10
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
29.09(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.62(+70%)
Public order
5.75(+11%)
Vehicle crime
4.57(0%)
Other theft
4.23(-24%)
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

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Hertford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £1,155,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hertford West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£865,000
Flats15£250,000
Semi-Detached12£515,000
Terraced39£420,000

10 years median price trend in Hertford West

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

All postcodes in Hertford West

SG142JF

Brooks Court

SG142WT

Goldings

SG142WF

The Walled Garden

SG142WN

Old Thieves Lane

SG142AS

Valeside

SG142DX

Tudor Way

SG142FU

The Ridgeway

SG142BS

Greenways

SG142TE

Ladywood Road

SG142FQ

Linfield Court

SG142JU

The Ridgeway

SG142PE

Astor Crescent

SG142TB

Ladywood Road

SG142DL

Tudor Way

SG142ED

Chandlers Way

SG142EP

Calton Avenue

SG142JG

Linfield Court

SG142DT

Hawthorn Close

SG142HD

Burnett Square

SG142PG

Baldwin Close

SG142BG

Fordwich Hill

SG142BN

Fordwich Rise

SG142DN

Hutton Close

SG142EU

Carde Close

SG142AB

Campfield Road

SG142DY

Tudor Way

SG142HB

Burnett Square

SG142PX

Goldings Lane

SG142HA

Bentley Road

SG142HS

Cherry Tree Green

SG142AJ

The Walk

SG142DS

Tudor Way

SG142HU

Windsor Drive

SG142EY

Edmunds Road

SG142GZ

Ravensdale Way

SG142WE

North Green

SG142WS

Lady St John Square

SG142AR

Valeside

SG142BZ

North Road

SG142DZ

Sadlers Way

SG142EF

Chandlers Way

SG142JN

Longwood Road

SG142AA

Campfield Road

SG142AE

Chelmsford Road

SG142BX

North Road

SG142HR

Cherry Tree Green

SG142JQ

Heybridge Court

SG142AL

Hertingfordbury Road

SG142HZ

Bramfield Road

SG142JL

Longwood Road

SG142TL

The Ridgeway

SG142DR

Hollycroft

SG142GP

Taplow Avenue

SG142BA

Welwyn Road

SG142BT

North Road Avenue

SG142DJ

Fleming Crescent

SG142FW

Repton Road

SG142JE

The Ridgeway

SG142TD

Ladywood Road

SG142PT

Goldings Lane

SG142AH

Mount Road

SG142JP

Windsor Drive

SG142DG

Welwyn Road

SG142PQ

Grosvenor Walk

SG142TG

Ladywood Road

SG142FZ

Taplow Avenue

SG142GF

Middleton Gardens

SG142JH

Heybridge Court

SG142JT

Linfield Court

SG142HX

Windsor Drive

SG142PH

Sassoon Close

SG142FG

Welwyn Road

SG142HY

Windsor Drive

SG142ER

Calton Avenue

SG142BP

Welwyn Road

SG142BW

Fordwich Rise

SG142EW

Keynton Close

SG142FF

Welwyn Road

SG142EA

Alexander Road

SG142DW

Hutton Close

SG142EX

Norwood Close

SG142GX

Gage Gardens

SG142HN

Burnett Square

SG142HP

Cherry Tree Green

SG142QY

Bramfield Road

SG142EQ

Thorny Burrow

SG142FN

Emily Road

SG142EH

Turpins Close

SG142GW

Salmond Walk

SG142DP

Farm Close

SG142WU

Devey Way

SG142EB

Chandlers Way

SG142EG

Calton Avenue

SG142GT

Julian Walk

SG142FP

Repton Road

SG142AF

Chelmsford Road

SG142BU

North Road

SG142AD

Campfield Road

SG142AG

Ashley Road

SG142BB

Sandy Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.