Hertford South
East Hertfordshire 017 · 6 sub-areas · 10,254 residents
East Hertfordshire 017 is a residential area within East Hertfordshire, home to around 10,250 people and sitting comfortably in the district's more affordable bracket. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,360 a month, and nearly half the adult population works from home, making it a practical base for commuters who'd rather not go into London every day.
Hertford South is a commuter neighbourhood within East Hertfordshire — train into London runs in around 54 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. A high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hertford South?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 24 restaurants and 11 pubs in five minutes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,504 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hertford South in East Hertfordshire
Living in Hertford South
This part of East Hertfordshire has a settled, owner-occupier feel. Around three in five households own their home, and the area scores in the top two deciles nationally for deprivation (or rather, the absence of it) — it's one of the less deprived parts of the country. That translates into tidy streets, decent schools and a relatively low crime rate.
On costs, you're looking at a median rent of around £1,500 a month across all sizes, which sits noticeably below what you'd pay in most of the London commuter belt, and well beneath anything central London would charge. A two-bed runs about £1,360. The trade-off is that buying is still expensive: the median house price is around £452,000, which takes roughly five years of saving to build a deposit on a median local salary.
Nearly half the working population here works from home, which shapes the character of the area during the week — it's quieter and more residential in feel than a pure commuter suburb. Of those who do travel to work, just under 7% use public transport, while over a third drive. The nearest mainline rail station is around 825 metres away — about a ten-minute walk — and London is reachable by public transport in just under 55 minutes, which is manageable for two or three days a week.
Demographically, it's a mixed community with a slightly younger-than-expected profile given the area's ownership rates — just under a quarter of residents are aged 18 to 34. Around 46% hold a degree-level qualification, which is well above the national average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how conditions vary across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is East Hertfordshire 017 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, low-deprivation part of East Hertfordshire — owner-occupied, well-qualified and with good broadband. The trade-off is that school quality within catchment distance is below the national average, and buying is expensive at a median house price of around £452,000. For renters who work from home, it's a practical and relatively affordable base.
- What is the rent in East Hertfordshire 017?
- A two-bedroom home typically runs about £1,360 a month, a one-bed around £1,065 and a three-bed roughly £1,640. The overall median rent across all property sizes is around £1,500. These figures are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a precise figure.
- Is East Hertfordshire 017 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 129 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK average of roughly 80. The area scores well on deprivation measures, though, so the elevated rate may partly reflect reporting patterns. It's worth checking the specific offence categories on the local police website before drawing firm conclusions.
- What's the commute from East Hertfordshire 017 to London?
- London is reachable by public transport in just under 55 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 825 metres away — a ten-minute walk. That's a manageable commute for two or three days a week, which fits the profile of the area: nearly half of working residents work from home entirely.
- Who lives in East Hertfordshire 017?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — around 61% own their home. Nearly half of working residents work from home, and 46% hold a degree. The age mix is broad, with a slightly higher-than-expected share of 18–34s at around 23%. Around 12% of households are in social housing, and one-person households make up just over a third of all homes.
- What schools are near East Hertfordshire 017?
- There are 52 schools within two kilometres of typical residents, though around half are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 860 metres away. Families should check individual catchment boundaries carefully, as coverage varies across the neighbourhood.
- How does East Hertfordshire 017 compare to the rest of East Hertfordshire for affordability?
- Rent here is broadly in line with the district average, with a two-bed running about £1,360 a month. The bigger challenge is buying: the median sale price of around £452,000 takes roughly five years to save a deposit on a local salary. Renters spending just over half their take-home pay on rent will find the area stretches the budget.