Facts and figures

Here's a brief guide to some Hertfordshire facts and figures.

Crime

= National average

• Population 134,000
• Households 66,000
• Violence against a person Hertfordshire: 10.1
  National average: 15.0
• Sexual offences Hertfordshire: 0.3
  National average: 0.9
• Robbery offences Hertfordshire: 0.2
  National average: 1.0
• Burglary dwelling offences Hertfordshire: 3.3
  National average: 4.3
• Theft of a motor vehicle Hertfordshire: 1.9
  National average: 2.3
• Theft from a vehicle Hertfordshire: 4.4
  National average: 6.3

Crime statistics are per 1,000 of the population within the local authority area.

The average number of crimes in the Hertfordshire area has decreased by 8.5% in the last year. That’s not just testament to our work, but evidence that you and any family members will be living and working in a safer environment.

For up to date crime statistics in Hertfordshire, please click here.

House prices

= National average

Since Hertfordshire is an attractive area and desirable location to live, housing prices were increasing steadily. Of course, the global economy has had a knock-on effect here too, and now the average price of a semi-detached house in Hertfordshire is £293,300.

Prices for properties in Hertford from 2000 to 2009

Schooling

Hertfordshire has a good range of infant, primary, junior and pre-preparatory schools for children aged 4 to 11 years old, as well as excellent secondary schools. If your children are that bit older and looking to attend a college in the area, there are four major colleges – Oaklands College, North Hertfordshire College, West Herts College and Hertford Regional College. There is also the University of Hertfordshire, which offers over 400 degree and diploma courses spread across four campuses in Hatfield, Hertford, Watford and St Albans.

In terms of the official figures, a higher than average proportion of primary and secondary schools have been found to be as 'good' or 'outstanding', while the quality of childcare and nursery provision is broadly average. Children and young people in Hertfordshire achieve good results at school, and children have performed consistently well through all stages of their education, achieving better GCSE grades than the regional and national average. Young people continue to do well when they leave school.

People in paid roles can look forward to the chance to claim part of their salary in childcare vouchers which are exempt from National Insurance contributions. Vouchers cover the full spectrum of childcare services from nannies to playgroups.

You'll find everything you need to know about public schooling in the area here.

Demographics

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