Hertsmere house prices, schools and crime

The area has 45,481 dwellings, of which 64.2% are owner-occupied. The median age is 41.0 years. Affordability is relatively balanced, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.9. Crime is low at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category at 301 incidents. About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Hertsmere. The area has 58 schools including 31 primaries and 8 secondaries, with 18 rated good or better by Ofsted. Three rail stations provide transport access, with Elstree & Borehamwood offering a 31-minute commute to London Blackfriars. Air quality is moderate, with low flood risk at 3.6% in any flood zone. Superfast broadband reaches 95.2% of premises. The area is 78.9% green belt and contains 322 listed buildings and 16 conservation areas.