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.
House prices
Average price in East Hertfordshire: £460,778, up 4.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SG9
61 recorded home sales on the streets around central SG9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £440,000 and a range from £180,000 to £850,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 WYDDIAL ROAD, SG9 9AT | semi-detached | £442,500 | 2026-07-14 |
| 72 HIGH STREET, SG9 9AJ | terraced | £490,000 | 2026-07-01 |
| 62 DRAY GARDENS, SG9 9GX | detached | £520,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 30 NORFOLK ROAD, SG9 9AN | terraced | £440,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 6 WARBOYS CLOSE, SG9 9GA | detached | £850,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 2 BRIDGEFOOT HOUSE UNION TERRACE, SG9 9AP | terraced | £578,000 | 2026-05-07 |
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
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield First and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Hormead Church of England (VA) First School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Layston Church of England First School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.4 mi |
| Edwinstree Church of England Middle School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Freman College | Secondary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Buntingford First School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
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
64 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SG9 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on East Hertfordshire's figures.
Common questions about SG9
What is the average house price in SG9?
The average sold price in East Hertfordshire is £460,778 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SG9?
Prices in East Hertfordshire are up 4.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SG9?
The median of 61 recorded sales around central SG9 in the last 2 years is £440,000, ranging from £180,000 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?
64 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG9 in 2026-06, 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; 64 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SG9 safe?
64 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG9 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? SG9 or SG11, SG9 or SG2, SG9 or SG8.
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