Area guide · East Hertfordshire

Living in Stanstead Abbotts

A snapshot of life in Stanstead Abbotts, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Stanstead Abbotts is a village in East Hertfordshire, East of England with a population of 3,754. The average house price is £470,442 and the overall crime rate is 51.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Stanstead Abbotts ranks

Population

3,754

Avg House Price

£470,442

Crime Rate

51.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

374 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£39,455

Median Age

43.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Stanstead Abbotts's detached homes (£652,281) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£248,198).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Stanstead Abbotts prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£358,550 → £470,442).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£652,281	£675,000	13
Semi-Detached	£602,667	£535,000	15
Terraced	£475,239	£425,000	23
Flat	£248,198	£239,000	21

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Stanstead Abbotts is 51.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Stanstead Abbotts: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Stanstead Abbotts averages 374 Mbps — 274% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Stanstead Abbotts homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.5
% Rated C or Above	71.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,162

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,754
Median Age	43.3
Median Household Income	£39,455
Employment Rate	63.2%
Owner Occupied	69.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	38.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Stanstead Abbotts?

The average house price in Stanstead Abbotts is £470,442 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Stanstead Abbotts?

The most affordable entry point in Stanstead Abbotts is a flat, with an average price of £248,198.

Is Stanstead Abbotts a safe place to live?

Stanstead Abbotts has a recorded crime rate of 51.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Stanstead Abbotts?

Stanstead Abbotts has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Stanstead Abbotts?

Average broadband download speeds in Stanstead Abbotts are around 374 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.7% of premises.

How big is Stanstead Abbotts?

Stanstead Abbotts is a settlement in East Hertfordshire with a population of approximately 3,754.

Most compared with

How does Stanstead Abbotts stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Stortford

Stanstead Abbotts

House price: £510,579 · £470,442
Crime rate: 51.7 · 51.4
Distance: 8.6 mi

Borehamwood

Stanstead Abbotts

House price: £565,322 · £470,442
Crime rate: 75.6 · 51.4
Distance: 14.9 mi

Brookmans Park

Stanstead Abbotts

House price: £1,065,170 · £470,442
Crime rate: 78.8 · 51.4
Distance: 9.4 mi

Buckhurst Hill

Stanstead Abbotts

House price: £1,050,945 · £470,442
Crime rate: 64.1 · 51.4
Distance: 11.2 mi

Buntingford

Stanstead Abbotts

House price: £560,341 · £470,442
Crime rate: 51.5 · 51.4
Distance: 11.0 mi

Cheshunt

Stanstead Abbotts

House price: £441,723 · £470,442
Crime rate: 70.2 · 51.4
Distance: 5.9 mi

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