Living in SG6, North Hertfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SG6 in North Hertfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Hertfordshire: £422,616, up 7.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SG6
37 recorded home sales on the streets around central SG6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £421,300 and a range from £133,750 to £1,150,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT 17 25 LEYS AVENUE, SG6 3EP | flat-maisonette | £300,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 4 SHOTT LANE, SG6 1SE | terraced | £395,000 | 2026-03-09 |
| 88 RIDGE ROAD, SG6 1PT | terraced | £437,500 | 2026-01-23 |
| 7 PIX ROAD, SG6 1PU | terraced | £308,250 | 2026-01-06 |
| 98 RIDGE ROAD, SG6 1PT | terraced | £445,000 | 2025-12-12 |
| 27C LEYS AVENUE, SG6 3ED | flat-maisonette | £133,750 | 2025-12-05 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
34 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbury Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| The Highfield School | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Fearnhill School | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Grange Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
24 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: St Christopher School, St Francis College.
All 2 fee-paying schools near SG6, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
235 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SG6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Hertfordshire's figures.
Common questions about SG6
What is the average house price in SG6?
The average sold price in North Hertfordshire is £422,616 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SG6?
Prices in North Hertfordshire are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SG6?
The median of 37 recorded sales around central SG6 in the last 2 years is £421,300, ranging from £133,750 to £1,150,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SG6?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central SG6, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SG6?
235 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SG6 at risk of flooding?
Central SG6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SG6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £421,300; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 235 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SG6 safe?
235 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SG6 or SG5, SG6 or SG7, SG6 or SG15.
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