Town comparison
Brookmans Park vs Hertford
Which is better to live in? 7.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Hertford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 103% lower. Hertford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brookmans Park edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brookmans Park
£1,065,170
Hertford
£525,406
Crime Rate
Brookmans Park
78.8
Hertford
51.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brookmans Park
100.0%
Hertford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brookmans Park
329.2
Hertford
369.8
EPC Rating
Brookmans Park
72.7
Hertford
72.4
Median Income
Brookmans Park
£37,852
Hertford
£36,596
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Brookmans Park commands an average of £1,065,170, compared with £525,406 in Hertford – a difference of 103%. The most affordable entry point in Brookmans Park is a flat at £525,000, while in Hertford it is a flat at £303,355.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 73% pricier in Brookmans Park (£525,000 vs £303,355).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hertford prices grew faster — 24% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHertford has a crime rate of 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52% lower than Brookmans Park at 78.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brookmans Park 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Brookmans Park, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hertford. There are 2 schools in Brookmans Park and 11 in Hertford.
Brookmans Park School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Brookmans Park | Hertford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 369.8 Mbps in Hertford and 329.2 Mbps in Brookmans Park. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of premises in Brookmans Park and 90.6% in Hertford. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Brookmans Park and 68.4% in Hertford.
Hertford is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (370 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brookmans Park leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Hertford averages 72.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Brookmans Park and £1,112 in Hertford. 72.5% of homes in Brookmans Park have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.8% in Hertford.
Brookmans Park has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 71.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,852 in Brookmans Park and £36,596 in Hertford. The median age is 42.1 in Brookmans Park and 42.2 in Hertford. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Brookmans Park versus 64.8% in Hertford. Employment rates stand at 61.4% in Brookmans Park and 61.2% in Hertford.
| Indicator | Brookmans Park | Hertford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,033 | 28,807 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,852 | £36,596 |
| Employment Rate | 61.4% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 34.4% |
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