House prices in North Hertfordshire
The median price paid for a home in North Hertfordshire was £414,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,499 sales. House prices in North Hertfordshire fell 1.3% in the year to September 2026, and are 9.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in North Hertfordshire was 25% higher than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in North Hertfordshire was £1,434 a month in August 2026, 5.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). North Hertfordshire had 6.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where North Hertfordshire stands out
- North Hertfordshire is the 41st least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in North Hertfordshire
The median price paid in North Hertfordshire was £414,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,499 sales, or £4,917 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £700,000 | 326 | £5,322 | +3.9% | +11.0% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £487,000 | 395 | £5,254 | +0.4% | +10.7% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £367,500 | 425 | £5,000 | +0.7% | +9.7% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £220,000 | 353 | £4,071 | −0.7% | −0.2% | £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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire | £414,500 | −1.3% | +9.1% | £4,917 | −0.5% |
| 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 North Hertfordshire sold for a median £4,917 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 28% higher than the figure for East of England (£3,841).
North Hertfordshire has the 70th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its −1.3% change over the year is the 108th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 21st biggest fall of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Deprivation in North Hertfordshire
North Hertfordshire is the 41st 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 | 256th |
| Income | 230th |
| Employment | 238th |
| Education and skills | 248th |
| Health | 249th |
| Crime | 241st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 233rd |
| Living environment | 234th |
Rents in North Hertfordshire
The average private rent in North Hertfordshire was £1,434 a month in August 2026, 5.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in North Hertfordshire are 38.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
North Hertfordshire has the 76th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
How many homes sell in North Hertfordshire
1,452 homes were sold in North Hertfordshire in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.06 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in North Hertfordshire were 3.4% down on the year before and 37.4% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 142nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 21st 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 North Hertfordshire
The police recorded 8,387 crimes in North Hertfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in North Hertfordshire rose 0.8% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 5.2% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.39 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.67 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.81 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.31 |
North Hertfordshire has the 77th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 18th lowest 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.
Broadband and mobile in North Hertfordshire
85.8% of premises in North Hertfordshire can get gigabit broadband and 98.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 69.6% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 121st lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
91.0% of premises in North Hertfordshire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in North Hertfordshire
In the year ending June 2025, 9,446 people moved to North Hertfordshire from elsewhere in the UK and 9,042 moved away, a net gain of 404 (2.9 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Stevenage 991
- Central Bedfordshire 639
- Welwyn Hatfield 615
Most moved out to
- Central Bedfordshire 1,320
- Stevenage 799
- South Cambridgeshire 483
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about North Hertfordshire
How much does a house cost in North Hertfordshire?
The median price paid for a home in North Hertfordshire was £414,500 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £700,000; semi-detached £487,000; terraced £367,500; flats £220,000.
Are house prices in North Hertfordshire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in North Hertfordshire fell 1.3%, and over five years it rose 9.1%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in North Hertfordshire?
The average private rent in North Hertfordshire was £1,434 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,024; 2 bed £1,284; 3 bed £1,576; 4+ bed £2,235.
Is North Hertfordshire a safe place to live?
North Hertfordshire had 6.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 77th lowest 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 North Hertfordshire?
69.6% of premises in North Hertfordshire can get full fibre and 85.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Stevenage 7 km
- Luton 16 km
- Central Bedfordshire 18 km
- East Hertfordshire 19 km
- Welwyn Hatfield 20 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.