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Puckeridge & Thundridge

About

Puckeridge and Thundridge are neighbouring settlements located along the River Rib in East Hertfordshire. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets and open countryside, with farmland and woodland typical of the district. Puckeridge functions as a local service centre with a high street containing independent shops and pubs. The surrounding landscape is largely rural, with the river and its valley providing a distinct natural feature.

The historic core of Thundridge includes St Mary's Church, which dates to the 12th century. The area's geography is defined by the river, with water meadows and the course of the former Ermine Street Roman road influencing its layout. Local community life often centres around the village halls and the recreational grounds that serve both parishes.

Area overview

On average Puckeridge & Thundridge has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Puckeridge & Thundridge is £70,837 per year. There are 6 schools in Puckeridge & Thundridge: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Puckeridge & Thundridge is home to around 6,247 people, with a population density of about 157.9 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Puckeridge & Thundridge Population

6,247

Population density

157.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.13(-45%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.4(-10%)

Vehicle crime

4.16(-9%)

Burglary

3.84(+38%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.36(-48%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,740

91.87%

Other White

185

2.96%

Irish

0.8%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.67%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.66%

Total population: 6,248

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,607

31.94%

Level 3 (A level)

930

18.48%

No qualifications

832

16.53%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

746

14.83%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

523

10.39%

Total 16+ residents: 5,032

Housing

Owns outright

961

38.07%

Owns with a mortgage

951

37.68%

Other social rented

276

10.94%

Private landlord or letting agency

229

9.07%

Other forms of private rent

1.98%

Total households: 2,524

Property prices in Puckeridge & Thundridge

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £439,000 in Puckeridge & Thundridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £2,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Puckeridge & Thundridge over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£740,000	£530,250	£632,500	£874,998	£1,334,000
Flats	8	£228,475	£162,500	£206,250	£252,500	£332,150
Semi-Detached	21	£455,000	£325,000	£407,500	£595,000	£770,000
Terraced	31	£380,000	£282,500	£349,000	£450,000	£512,500

10 years median price trend in Puckeridge & Thundridge

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Puckeridge & Thundridge

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