Buntingford vs Hertford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hertford offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Buntingford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hertford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buntingford
£560,341
Hertford
£525,406
Crime Rate
Buntingford
51.5
Hertford
51.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buntingford
75.0%
Hertford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buntingford
336.1
Hertford
369.8
EPC Rating
Buntingford
72.4
Hertford
72.4
Median Income
Buntingford
£39,158
Hertford
£36,596
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Hertford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £525,406 versus £560,341 in Buntingford. The most affordable entry point in Buntingford is a flat at £240,429, while in Hertford it is a flat at £303,355.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Hertford (£992,158 vs £717,411).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buntingford prices grew faster — 25% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Buntingford (51.5 per 1,000) compared to Hertford (51.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Buntingford 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Hertford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Buntingford.
Buntingford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 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 | Buntingford | Hertford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 11 |
| Primary | 3 | 8 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hertford enjoy 369.8 Mbps on average, while Buntingford lags behind at 336.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.1% of premises in Buntingford and 90.6% in Hertford. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Buntingford and 68.4% in Hertford.
Hertford is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (370 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Buntingford is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Hertford's band C (score 72.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Buntingford and £1,112 in Hertford. 71% of homes in Buntingford 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 71% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Buntingford has a population of 7,877 while Hertford has 28,807. Median household income is £39,158 in Buntingford and £36,596 in Hertford. The median age is 43.7 in Buntingford and 42.2 in Hertford. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Buntingford and 61.2% in Hertford.
| Indicator | Buntingford | Hertford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,877 | 28,807 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £39,158 | £36,596 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 34.4% |
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