Bricket Wood vs Hertford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hertford is about 15% cheaper on average. Hertford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bricket Wood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bricket Wood
£605,503
Hertford
£525,406
Crime Rate
Bricket Wood
64.0
Hertford
51.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bricket Wood
100.0%
Hertford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bricket Wood
448.5
Hertford
369.8
EPC Rating
Bricket Wood
70.1
Hertford
72.4
Median Income
Bricket Wood
£39,437
Hertford
£36,596
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Hertford is £525,406, which is 15% less than Bricket Wood at £605,503. The most affordable entry point in Bricket Wood is a flat at £287,500, while in Hertford it is a flat at £303,355.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Hertford (£992,158 vs £733,959).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hertford prices grew faster — 24% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Hertford (51.8 per 1,000) compared to Bricket Wood (64 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Bricket Wood is violent-crime, while in Hertford it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandBricket Wood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hertford. Bricket Wood has 1 schools in total, while Hertford has 11.
Bricket Wood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hertford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bricket Wood | Hertford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bricket Wood offers faster average downloads at 448.5 Mbps, compared to 369.8 Mbps in Hertford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Bricket Wood and 90.6% in Hertford. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Bricket Wood and 68.4% in Hertford.
Bricket Wood is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (449 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hertford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Bricket Wood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,280 in Bricket Wood and £1,112 in Hertford. 63.8% of homes in Bricket Wood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.8% in Hertford.
Hertford has more energy-efficient housing — 71.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,436.5 in Bricket Wood and £36,596 in Hertford. The median age is 42.6 in Bricket Wood and 42.2 in Hertford. Employment rates stand at 62% in Bricket Wood and 61.2% in Hertford. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bricket Wood versus 64.8% in Hertford.
| Indicator | Bricket Wood | Hertford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,624 | 28,807 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £39,436.5 | £36,596 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 46.3% | 34.4% |
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