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Hertsmere is a residential area in Hertfordshire with a population of 107,827. The median house price is £535,500, with 1,204 sales in the past 12 months. Detached homes reach £975,000, while terraced properties average £464,000.
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Over half of homes (53.3%) are rated EPC band C or above for energy efficiency. The affordability ratio stands at 11.9, based on median earnings of £45,103. The area is relatively affluent: 64.2% of homes are owner-occupied, and the median age is 41.0. About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Hertsmere. Crime rates are 8.0 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category at 298 incidents. Hertsmere has 60 schools including 31 primary and 8 secondary institutions, with 18 of 21 rated schools achieving good or better status. Transport links include 3 rail stations; the nearest is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, approximately 1.5 km away, offering a 31-minute commute to London Blackfriars. Air quality is moderate; 78.9% of the area is green belt. Broadband coverage is extensive, with 95.2% superfast access.
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