Property market | £525,194 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London City (15.2 miles) | |
Broadband | 95.3mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 78.7% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 21.3% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 285 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 307 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Broxbourne level) | |
Community | Median age is 35.7 | Happiness is Below Average for Hertfordshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Welwyn Hatfield) | |
Commute (approx) | - Kings Cross (11 mins) - Highbury & Islington (16 mins) - London St Pancras (16 mins) - London Bridge (31 mins) - London Liverpool Street (33 mins) - Cambridge (37 mins) - Stratford (London) (38 mins) - East Croydon (45 mins) - Cannon Street (50 mins) - Charing Cross (55 mins) - Wimbledon (67 mins) - Victoria (73 mins)... (view more here) | |
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£525,194 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London City (15.2 miles) | |
95.3mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 35.7 | Happiness is Below Average for Hertfordshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 285 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 307 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Broxbourne level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Welwyn Hatfield) | |
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The property market in Northaw Valley has had a steady increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £952,778, which is up 0.7% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £525,194 (down -0.3% on last year) , a terraced house £391,733 (down -1.3% on last year) and a flat £243,112. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £1,024 per month. Property prices in Northaw Valley are similar to the average property prices across Hertfordshire and are much higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Northaw Valley, prices have decreased, while prices increased across the Hertfordshire region.
Property data is based on Welwyn Hatfield level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Northaw Valley, or click here to browse the longer list of Northaw Valley property transactions from 2023.
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Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St John's Preparatory and Senior School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (14/03/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Potters Bar | |
Northaw Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/20/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Potters Bar |
School | Type |
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St John's Preparatory and Senior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (14/03/2019) |
Northaw Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/20/2015) |
Station | Distance from Northaw Valley | Commute options |
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Enfield Chase A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Highbury & Islington (27 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £165 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (28 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £165 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 36 mins - Thameslink - £165 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 51 mins - Thameslink - £165 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 65 mins - Thameslink - £165 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 67 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Thameslink) View details - York (1 change(s) - 131 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 156 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Grange Park A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Kings Cross (25 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £169 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (25 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £169 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 35 mins - Thameslink - £169 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 50 mins - Thameslink - £169 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 64 mins - Thameslink - £169 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 66 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Thameslink) View details - York (1 change(s) - 130 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 155 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Hatfield (Herts) A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Kings Cross (30 mins - Thameslink - £277 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (35 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £277 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 37 mins - Thameslink - £277 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 52 mins - Thameslink - £307 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 66 mins - Thameslink - £277 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (67 mins - Thameslink - £350 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Thameslink) View details - York (1 change(s) - 116 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 141 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Silver Street A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- London Liverpool Street (27 mins - London Overground - £134 monthly fare) View details - Stratford (London) (1 change(s) - 40 mins - Greater Anglia) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
Meridian Water | 9 miles |
- Stratford (London) (16 mins - Greater Anglia - £134 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (20 mins - Greater Anglia - £134 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 43 mins - London Overground) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 72 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
Northumberland Park A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +82% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Stratford (London) (15 mins - Greater Anglia) View details - London Liverpool Street (18 mins - Greater Anglia - £99 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 41 mins - London Overground) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 73 mins - Greater Anglia) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Welwyn Hatfield) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Welwyn Hatfield residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 78.7% | 81.7% |
Asian | 8.8% | 9.3% |
Black | 6.1% | 4.0% |
Mixed | 4.1% | 2.9% |
Other | 2.3% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Broxbourne consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 13.8% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 13.1% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 12.3% | 285 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 19.7% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.5% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 10.9% | |
Routine occupations | 11.5% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 7.6% | 307 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 5.7% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Hertfordshire is very fast (96mbps). Northaw Valley is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 95.3mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Broxbourne level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 95.3 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
Crime stats were found at the Welwyn Hatfield level:
Type | Welwyn Hatfield | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 69 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 5 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 27 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Northaw Valley.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Herts and North London | Ching Brook, Cobbins Brook, Nazeing Brook, Pymmes Brook, Salmons Brook, Turkey Brook, Small River Lee, Rags Brook, Trinity Marsh Ditch | The Lower Lee tributaries, including the Nazeing Brook, Ching Brook, Cobbins Brook, Pymmes Brook, Rags Brook, Salmons Brook, Turkey Brook, Trinity Marsh Ditch and the Small River Lee |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Northaw Valley, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 12.3% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
St Albans, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £741,427 Detached: £1,221,641 | 55 | Primary: 22Secondary: 12 | 24.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Harpenden, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £741,427 Detached: £1,221,641 | 55 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 | 24.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Radlett, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £640,226 Detached: £1,193,175 | 70 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Tring, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £548,108 Detached: £1,008,085 | 61 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £548,108 Detached: £1,008,085 | 61 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Essendon, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Cuffley, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 4Secondary: | 12.3% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Welwyn, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £517,700 Detached: £872,882 | 48 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 | 19.0% residents in higher managerial positions 4.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Bayford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Hot property market | Semi-detached: £517,700 Detached: £872,882 | 48 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Royston, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £476,343 Detached: £776,414 | 48 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Hitchin, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £476,343 Detached: £776,414 | 48 | Primary: 16Secondary: 5 | 24.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Stevenage, Hertfordshire Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £413,567 Detached: £661,730 | 91 | Primary: 25Secondary: 9 | 12.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Northaw Valley, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
St Albans, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £741,427 Detached: £1,221,641 | 55 | Primary: 22Secondary: 12 |
Harpenden, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £741,427 Detached: £1,221,641 | 55 | Primary: 15Secondary: 6 |
Radlett, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £640,226 Detached: £1,193,175 | 70 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 |
Tring, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £548,108 Detached: £1,008,085 | 61 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £548,108 Detached: £1,008,085 | 61 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 |
Essendon, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Cuffley, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 4Secondary: |
Welwyn, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 8Secondary: 3 |
Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £525,194 Detached: £952,778 | 69 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £517,700 Detached: £872,882 | 48 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 |
Bayford, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Hot property market | Semi-detached: £517,700 Detached: £872,882 | 48 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Royston, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £476,343 Detached: £776,414 | 48 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Hitchin, Hertfordshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £476,343 Detached: £776,414 | 48 | Primary: 16Secondary: 5 |
Stevenage, Hertfordshire Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £413,567 Detached: £661,730 | 91 | Primary: 25Secondary: 9 |
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