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Hertsmere is a district 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 properties sell for a median of £975,000, while flats average £305,000. Around 53.3% of homes are rated EPC band C or better.
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The affordability ratio stands at 11.9, based on median workplace earnings of £45,103. The area is less deprived than most of England—about 65% of neighbourhoods nationally are more deprived. Crime was recorded at 8.9 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour the most common categories. The population has a median age of 41.0 years, and 64.2% of homes are owner-occupied. Schools include 31 primary and 8 secondary institutions, with 18 rated good or better by Ofsted. Transport links include 3 rail stations, with Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station offering a 31-minute commute to London Blackfriars. Air quality is moderate; 78.9% of the area is green belt. Healthcare provision includes 13 GP surgeries and 12 dentists. Life expectancy is 81.3 years for males and 85.5 years for females.
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