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Three Rivers is a district in Hertfordshire with a population of 93771.
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Three Rivers is a district in Hertfordshire with a population of 93771. The median house price stands at 540000, with 2006 sales recorded over 12 months. Detached properties median at 938500, semi-detached at 613000, terraced at 445000, and flats at 295000. Over the past five years, prices have risen 11.6 percent. The area shows an affordability ratio of 10.7, based on median earnings of 50931. Ownership is strong at 70.9 percent of households, with 34.7 percent owned outright. The median age is 42.2 years. Residents born outside the UK account for 19.0 percent of the population. Educational attainment is relatively high, with 42.7 percent holding level 4 or above qualifications. Employment stands at 62.6 percent, with 20.9 percent self-employed. Crime is recorded at 7.2 per 1000 population, with violent crime the largest category at 214 incidents. Schools in the area include 28 primary and 7 secondary establishments; 14 rated schools achieved good or better by Ofsted. Life expectancy is 82.3 years for males and 85.4 years for females. The area is predominantly green belt at 75.6 percent coverage, with 19 conservation areas. Broadband availability is strong, with 83.6 percent gigabit coverage. Council tax band D is 2350.72 for 2026/27.
Data updated 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). Three Rivers, Hertfordshire — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
Within Hertfordshire, Three Rivers ranks 9th cheapest of 10, 4th safest and 4th most affordable.
Sold prices in Three Rivers have risen 8% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 75% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Three Rivers (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 8 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 8).
Of homes in Three Rivers that changed hands in the last five years, 17.7% sold for less than the previous owner paid — 0.5 points above East of England (17.2%) (nominal, not inflation-adjusted). Across those resales the typical gain was 17% over 8.55 years held.
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 4.3% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/three rivers.
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