Town comparison
Cheshunt vs Hertford
Which is better to live in? 6.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Cheshunt is about 16% cheaper on average. Hertford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hertford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheshunt
£441,723
Hertford
£525,406
Crime Rate
Cheshunt
70.2
Hertford
51.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheshunt
85.7%
Hertford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheshunt
450.8
Hertford
369.8
EPC Rating
Cheshunt
70.2
Hertford
72.4
Median Income
Cheshunt
£35,195
Hertford
£36,596
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Cheshunt is £441,723, which is 16% less than Hertford at £525,406. The most affordable entry point in Cheshunt is a flat at £233,653, while in Hertford it is a flat at £303,355.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Hertford (£992,158 vs £641,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheshunt prices grew faster — 24% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Hertford (51.8 per 1,000) compared to Cheshunt (70.2 per 1,000), a 36% difference. The most common crime category in Cheshunt 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 EnglandHertford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Cheshunt. Cheshunt has 17 schools in total, while Hertford has 11.
Cheshunt School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 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 | Cheshunt | Hertford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 11 |
| Primary | 13 | 8 |
| Secondary | 4 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheshunt offers faster average downloads at 450.8 Mbps, compared to 369.8 Mbps in Hertford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Cheshunt and 90.6% in Hertford. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Cheshunt and 68.4% in Hertford.
Cheshunt is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (451 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 70.2 (band C) in Cheshunt. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,139 in Cheshunt and £1,112 in Hertford. 63.5% of homes in Cheshunt 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 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,596 in Hertford and £35,194.7 in Cheshunt. The median age is 41.9 in Cheshunt and 42.2 in Hertford. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Cheshunt and 61.2% in Hertford. Owner-occupancy is 63.5% in Cheshunt versus 64.8% in Hertford.
| Indicator | Cheshunt | Hertford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,694 | 28,807 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,194.7 | £36,596 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 34.4% |
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