Booth Close Hertford
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (SG14), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12451096.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 13, C: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in East Hertfordshire costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hertford North, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Ridgeway Local Park, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 66 to 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hanscombe House Surgery, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2023 | 6 SG14 2FL | Other | £237,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2017 (8); 2016 (5); 2007-2011 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in East Hertfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (42% of about 1,500 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG14 2FL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| SG14 2FR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 66 m and 69 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG14 2FL | 100% | 100% | 94% | 0% |
| SG14 2FR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hertford North 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hertford East 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bayford 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longwood Road Sele Farm | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Hertford | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | St Andrew Street Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 19.8 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Hanscombe House Surgery | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crescent Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Queen Anne House | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Hertford County Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hertford Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Fleming Crescent - Hertford Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Ridgeway Local Park 6,160 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 870 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,770 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 180 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Goldings, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 690 m (0.4 miles) north. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Goldings | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Goldings Including Retaining Walls and Steps to Forecourt and Terrace | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Hertford Castle: a motte and bailey castle south of the River Lea | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Panshanger | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Wood | Wood | 210 m north-west |
| Waterford Marsh | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Broad Water Island | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Hag's Dell | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Brocket Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 17 |
3 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Hertfordshire: see them on the East Hertfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| The Sele School | Secondary | 11–18 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hollybush Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Mill Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bengeo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew C Of E Primary School SG14 2EP | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| G Pickett Family Butchers SG14 2DJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Carleys SG14 2DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2024 |
| CO-OP Store SG14 2DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Simmons Bakers Ltd SG14 2DJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2024 |
| The Hertford Pantry SG14 2DJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Lea Valley Shooting Ground SG14 2HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Broadoak Manor Nursing Home SG14 2JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Emily Road (19); On or near Repton Road (19); On or near Burnett Square (10); On or near Bentley Road (10); On or near Glenfield Court (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 10% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Glenfield Court · Thieves' Lane · Heybridge Court · Longwood Road · Repton Road · Keynton Close · Thieves Lane · Longwood Road · Bentley Road · Burnett Square · Bramfield Road · Cherry Tree Green
All the streets in SG14 and across East Hertfordshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.