Living in SG9, East Hertfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SG9 in East Hertfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central SG9 sold at a median of £440,000 across 63 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across East Hertfordshire are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 6 schools within about 3 miles, 67% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of SG9 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in East Hertfordshire pays £2,455 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 51 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 12 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in East Hertfordshire: £457,417, up 3.7% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East of England average is £337,518.
Check sold prices for a specific address in SG9 →
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Council tax at Band D in East Hertfordshire: £2,455 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare SG9 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for SG9 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around SG9
63 recorded home sales on the streets around central SG9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £440,000 and a range from £225,000 to £850,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ermine Court, SG9 9HY | Terraced | £380,000 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| 1 Keepers Cottages Church Street, SG9 9AS | Semi-detached | £365,000 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 41 Wyddial Road, SG9 9AT | Semi-detached | £442,500 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| 1 Dell Spring, SG9 9BF | Semi-detached | £625,000 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 72 High Street, SG9 9AJ | Terraced | £490,000 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 62 Dray Gardens, SG9 9GX | Detached | £520,000 | 9 Jun 2026 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwinstree Church of England Middle School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi away | 1.6 mi varies |
| Millfield First and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi away | 2.73 mi varies |
| Freman College | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi away | no figure |
| Hormead Church of England (VA) First School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi away | no figure |
| Layston Church of England First School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.4 mi away | 20.08 mi varies |
| Buntingford First School | Primary | Report card | 1.1 mi away | 8.61 mi varies |
Schools in SG9 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anstey First School | Primary | 1.25 mi | varies |
| Edwinstree Church of England Middle School | Secondary | 1.6 mi | varies |
| Millfield First and Nursery School | Primary | 2.73 mi | varies |
| Furneux Pelham Church of England School | Primary | 3.42 mi | varies |
| Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 5.86 mi | varies |
| Buntingford First School | Primary | 8.61 mi | varies |
| Layston Church of England First School | Primary | 20.08 mi | varies |
4 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 19.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
51 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SG9 in August 2026, 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on East Hertfordshire's figures.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in East Hertfordshire pays £2,455 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.9% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for East Hertfordshire, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,942 | +4.2% |
| 2022-23 | £2,017 | +3.9% |
| 2023-24 | £2,117 | +5.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,225 | +5.1% |
| 2025-26 | £2,340 | +5.2% |
| 2026-27 | £2,455 | +4.9% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for East Hertfordshire, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about SG9
What is the average house price in SG9?
The average sold price in East Hertfordshire is £457,417 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SG9?
Prices in East Hertfordshire are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SG9?
The median of 63 recorded sales around central SG9 in the last 2 years is £440,000, ranging from £225,000 to £850,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SG9?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central SG9, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SG9?
51 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG9 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SG9 at risk of flooding?
Central SG9 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 SG9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £440,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 51 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SG9 safe?
51 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG9 in August 2026, 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
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