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SG12 Area Report

East Hertfordshire

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£421,826
Median Price
Postcode district (SG12)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (SG12)
8
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.5/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SG12

Rental Yield
3.6
Price Growth
5.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.7
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (SG12)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

83
Crimes/month
40
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 104
2025-05: 123
2025-06: 115
2025-07: 149
2025-08: 115
2025-09: 126
2025-10: 111
2025-11: 104
2025-12: 113
2026-01: 66
2026-02: 91
2026-03: 93
2025-042026-03

↓ 21% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (East Hertfordshire)

DECILE 8/10 — 70–80% least deprived

East Hertfordshire has below-average deprivation, in the top 30% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
8
education
7
health
9
crime
7
housing
6
environment
6

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

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for East Hertfordshire (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the SG12-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£457,151
East Hertfordshire average
+5.5%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£886,719
Detached
£522,906
Semi-Detached
£414,004
Terraced
£251,902
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £194,544
01/12/2003: £211,685
01/12/2004: £232,135
01/12/2005: £236,520
01/12/2006: £253,666
01/12/2007: £284,383
01/12/2008: £236,969
01/12/2009: £257,939
01/12/2010: £252,979
01/12/2011: £257,988
01/12/2012: £273,195
01/12/2013: £284,019
01/12/2014: £316,010
01/12/2015: £355,327
01/12/2016: £386,453
01/12/2017: £392,904
01/12/2018: £402,708
01/12/2019: £395,184
01/12/2020: £411,008
01/12/2021: £413,598
01/12/2022: £438,519
01/12/2023: £427,449
01/12/2024: £433,395
01/12/2025: £457,151
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

6
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
8
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 8 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

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

Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SG12 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£745,000
298 sales
Semi-detached
£500,000
524 sales
Terraced
£419,500
582 sales
Flat
£250,000
791 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for East Hertfordshire. For the headline SG12 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+5.5%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
East Hertfordshire
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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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

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

30/100

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

Within ½ mile:7 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11°C
Avg Temperature
730mm
Annual Rainfall
2721h
Sunshine/Year
21.7 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 14.7°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 74%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

44 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.8/5
Average Rating
95%
Rated Good or Very Good
44
Total Establishments
Cromwell Community StoreRetailers - other
4/5
Charcoal GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop
Exempt
Slimming WorldRetailers - other
5/5
OurStoresRetailers - other
3/5
Priors Wood Jmi SchoolSchool/college/university
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

60m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 60m 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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