House prices in Hertsmere
The median price paid for a home in Hertsmere was £533,100 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,022 sales. House prices in Hertsmere rose 1.5% in the year to September 2026, and are 4.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Hertsmere was 60% higher than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in Hertsmere was £1,829 a month in August 2026, 3.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). Hertsmere had 8.1 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Hertsmere stands out
- Hertsmere has the 20th highest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £533,100 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Hertsmere has the 26th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £1,829 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Hertsmere
The median price paid in Hertsmere was £533,100 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,022 sales, or £5,825 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £957,500 | 178 | £6,441 | +0.8% | +6.4% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £625,000 | 323 | £6,146 | +4.2% | +11.5% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £455,000 | 250 | £5,756 | −3.2% | +3.4% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £310,000 | 271 | £5,000 | +1.6% | −4.6% | £200,000 |
Compared with East of England and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertsmere | £533,100 | +1.5% | +4.5% | £5,825 | +0.4% |
| East of England | £332,500 | −2.2% | +5.6% | £3,841 | −0.7% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Hertsmere sold for a median £5,825 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 52% higher than the figure for East of England (£3,841).
Hertsmere has the 20th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its +1.5% change over the year is the 61st biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 5th biggest rise of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Rents in Hertsmere
The average private rent in Hertsmere was £1,829 a month in August 2026, 3.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in Hertsmere are 27.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Hertsmere has the 26th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
How many homes sell in Hertsmere
920 homes were sold in Hertsmere in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.83 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Hertsmere were 2.4% up on the year before and 45.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 62nd fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th fewest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Hertsmere
The police recorded 9,113 crimes in Hertsmere in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.1 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Hertsmere fell 4.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 1.1% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.89 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.26 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.53 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.45 |
Hertsmere has the 130th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 17th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Hertsmere
Hertsmere is the 83rd least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 214th |
| Income | 164th |
| Employment | 187th |
| Education and skills | 225th |
| Health | 205th |
| Crime | 168th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 198th |
| Living environment | 184th |
Broadband and mobile in Hertsmere
89.8% of premises in Hertsmere can get gigabit broadband and 98.6% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 72.3% can get full fibre, and 0.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 155th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.2% of premises in Hertsmere get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Hertsmere
In the year ending June 2025, 8,918 people moved to Hertsmere from elsewhere in the UK and 8,715 moved away, a net gain of 203 (1.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Barnet 1,493
- Harrow 739
- Watford 546
Most moved out to
- Barnet 631
- Watford 627
- Welwyn Hatfield 563
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Hertsmere
How much does a house cost in Hertsmere?
The median price paid for a home in Hertsmere was £533,100 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £957,500; semi-detached £625,000; terraced £455,000; flats £310,000.
Are house prices in Hertsmere going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Hertsmere rose 1.5%, and over five years it rose 4.5%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Hertsmere?
The average private rent in Hertsmere was £1,829 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,258; 2 bed £1,604; 3 bed £1,941; 4+ bed £2,797.
Is Hertsmere a safe place to live?
Hertsmere had 8.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 130th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East of England was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Hertsmere?
72.3% of premises in Hertsmere can get full fibre and 89.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Barnet 8 km
- Watford 10 km
- Harrow 10 km
- Welwyn Hatfield 11 km
- St Albans 11 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.