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Hertford West

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About

Hertford West is a residential area located in East Hertfordshire, known for its mix of housing styles, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The area is well-connected, with easy access to Hertford town centre and major transport links, including the A414 and A10 roads. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small businesses, catering to everyday needs.

The area features green spaces like Hartham Common, which runs along the River Lea, offering walking and cycling routes. Hertford West has a quiet, suburban feel, with a blend of families and professionals. Its proximity to Hertford’s historic town centre provides additional shopping and dining options, while maintaining a separate, residential character.

Area overview

On average Hertford West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 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 of residents in Hertford West is £49,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Hertford West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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
Detached9£865,000
Flats15£250,000
Semi-Detached11£510,000
Terraced38£436,250

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

SG142EJ

Thieves' Lane

SG142HL

Bentley Road

SG142TH

Halleys Ridge

SG142BJ

Fordwich Close

SG142DE

Fordwich Rise

SG142GY

Hertford West

SG142BD

Welwyn Road

SG142HE

Bentley Road

SG142BL

Fordwich Rise

SG142EN

Bentley Road

SG142DB

Elizabeth Close

SG142DQ

Windsor Drive

SG142HJ

Bentley Road

SG142LA

White Horse Close

SG142LW

Perrett Gardens

SG142FL

Booth Close

SG142DU

Tudor Way

SG142EZ

Edmunds Road

SG142JF

Linfield Court

SG142TA

Ladywood Road

SG142FR

Booth Close

SG142JD

Hertford West

SG142GU

Hertford West

SG142HH

Lawrence Close

SG142HQ

Welwyn Road

SG142JW

Linfield Court

SG142WH

Goldens Way

SG142FH

Fleming Crescent

SG142WT

Goldens Way

SG142HF

Bentley Road

SG142GR

Hertford West

SG142BY

Florence Court

SG142HT

Windsor Drive

SG142NF

Hertford West

SG142TQ

Halleys Ridge

SG142AQ

Ashley Road

SG142BE

Fordwich Hill

SG142DF

Fordwich Rise

SG142FE

Welwyn Road

SG142HG

Welwyn Road

SG142WN

Thieves Lane

Data Sources

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