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Hertsmere

England / East of England / Hertsmere

About

Hertsmere is a local government district in Hertfordshire, East of England. It covers an area of approximately 101 square kilometres and includes towns such as Borehamwood, Potters Bar, and Bushey. The district is bordered by Greater London to the south, making it part of the London commuter belt. Hertsmere is known for its mix of urban and semi-rural landscapes, with parks and green spaces like Aldenham Country Park providing recreational areas.

The district has strong transport links, with the A1 and M1 motorways running through it, along with rail connections to London. Hertsmere is home to the Elstree Studios, a major centre for film and television production. The area has a range of housing, from suburban developments to historic villages, catering to a variety of residents. Local amenities include shopping centres, schools, and leisure facilities, serving both the working population and families.

Area overview

On average Hertsmere has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hertsmere is £56,319 per year. There are 63 schools in Hertsmere: 32 primary (4 Outstanding and 25 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hertsmere Population
107,827
Population density
1,065.9 per km²

Demographics

British
68,032
63.09%
Other White
12,509
11.6%
Indian
6,660
6.18%
Other
3,780
3.51%
African
3,713
3.44%
Total population: 107,827

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
14,172
33.2%
Owns outright
13,227
30.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,544
15.33%
Other social rented
6,528
15.29%
Social rents from council
873
2.05%
Total households: 42,682

Property prices in Hertsmere

Based on 1,075 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Hertsmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £7,700,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached192£938,750
Flats274£305,000
Semi-Detached321£620,000
Terraced288£476,000

10 years price trend in Hertsmere

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.