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AL4 Area Report

Hertsmere

Data from official government sources • Updated April 2026

N/A
Median Price
ABOVE AVERAGE
Crime Level
12
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in AL4

Rental Yield
5.9
Price Growth
4.1
Safety
1
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6

🚨 Crime Statistics

ABOVE AVERAGE CRIME

Above-average crime levels, partly due to nearby retail/high-footfall areas.

64
Crimes/month
40
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↑ Increasing

2025-02: 56
2025-03: 55
2025-04: 47
2025-05: 75
2025-06: 0
2025-07: 0
2025-08: 57
2025-09: 49
2025-10: 65
2025-11: 56
2025-12: 57
2026-01: 78
2025-022026-01

↑ 55% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

📊 Deprivation Index (IMD)

DECILE 7/10 — Above average

Hertsmere has below-average deprivation, ranking in the top 40% of least deprived areas.

income
6
employment
7
education
7
health
8
crime
6
housing
4
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019 • Open Government Licence

📈 House Price Index

£556,996
Average Price
+2.7%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,199,454
Detached
£624,380
Semi-Detached
£494,423
Terraced
£299,666
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

2024-02: £533,143
2024-03: £535,879
2024-04: £530,956
2024-05: £540,157
2024-06: £540,637
2024-07: £527,662
2024-08: £539,131
2024-09: £537,940
2024-10: £543,609
2024-11: £540,379
2024-12: £541,900
2025-01: £542,279
2025-02: £544,321
2025-03: £550,939
2025-04: £549,031
2025-05: £548,247
2025-06: £543,513
2025-07: £541,659
2025-08: £547,681
2025-09: £543,592
2025-10: £554,307
2025-11: £547,561
2025-12: £553,276
2026-01: £556,996
2024-022026-01

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, January 2026 • Open Government Licence

🎓 Schools & Education

10
Primary
0
Secondary
12
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

🚇 Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

📈 Price Trends

£290,000
Current Average
+0.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Hertsmere
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

👥 Demographics

1,800
Population
40
Median Age
63%
Owner Occupied
34%
Degree+

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Source: ONS Census 2021 • Open Government Licence

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🏛️ Council Tax

D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

🔇 Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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📶 BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast✓ Yes
Full Fibre✗ No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

🌬️ Air Quality

Low

Good air quality typical for this area.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

🌊 Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

🚶 Walkability

20/100

Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

Within ½ mile:3 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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☁️ Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.9°C
Avg Temperature
762mm
Annual Rainfall
2762h
Sunshine/Year
20.9 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
☁️Now: 11.1°C, OvercastHumidity: 70%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

🍽️ Food Hygiene Ratings

41 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.7/5
Average Rating
98%
Rated Good or Very Good
41
Total Establishments
Bengal SpiceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
Jersey Farm Chinese CuisineTakeaway/sandwich shop
4/5
Blackberry JackPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Bengal SpiceTakeaway/sandwich shop
4/5
Crescent PharmacyRetailers - other
Exempt

Source: Food Standards Agency

⚡ Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

52%
Renewable Energy
17g
CO₂/kWh
very low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

💨 wind 46.4%⚛️ nuclear 39.0%☀️ solar 5.7%🔌 imports 3.7%🔥 gas 3.4%🌿 biomass 1.7%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

⛰️ Elevation

84m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 84m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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