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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.

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.