The Pyghtle Buntingford, East Hertfordshire
14 addresses across 1 postcode (SG9), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12417567.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £390,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashwell and Morden, about 10.9 km (6.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Layston Court Gardens, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 102 to 104 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Buntingford & Puckeridge Med Prac., about 7.3 km (4.5 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2023 | 4 SG9 9EJ | Terraced | £390,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2022 | 6 SG9 9EJ | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2017 | 11 SG9 9EJ | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2016 | 5 SG9 9EJ | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2004 | 6 SG9 9EJ | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 10 Jul 1997 | 4 SG9 9EJ | Terraced | £59,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 960 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, 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 102 m and 104 m above sea level (103 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG9 9EJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashwell and Morden 173,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Royston 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Watton-At-Stone 168,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenways Buntingford | 60 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 19.2 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Buntingford & Puckeridge Med Prac. | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Buntingford Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Buntingford Dental Clinic | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Royston Hospital | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) |
| Police station | Herfordshire Constabulary | 230 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Howe Green | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Layston Court Gardens 7,310 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ermine Street Allotments 8,760 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 66, High Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 390 m north-east. 92 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 66, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north-east |
| Victoria House | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| The Almhouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Church of St Peter Church of England | Listed building, Grade I | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Hill | Hill | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Thistley Vale | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Westminster Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Parkhill Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Haley Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Camp Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 14 |
10 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwinstree Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Millfield First and Nursery School | Primary | 3–9 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Freman College | Secondary | 13–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Layston Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Buntingford First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwinstree Middle School SG9 9AW | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Clavering Bowls Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| M Doel SG9 9AE | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd SG9 9AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Sainsbury's SG9 9AE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2024 |
| The Chippy SG9 9AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| BUDGENS BUNTINGFORD SG9 9BL | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Buntingford Fryery SG9 9AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 May 2024 |
| The Viceroy SG9 9AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| SONA SG9 9AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| King Pizza \& Kebabs SG9 9AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| The Pool Cafe SG9 9BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Touch Of Glamour SG9 9AQ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Freman College SG9 9BT | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Louies Sandwich Bar SG9 9AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dixon Place (9); On or near The Folly (7); On or near Longmead (5); On or near White Hart Close (5); On or near Bowlers Mead (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 30% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Pool Cafe (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SG9 9BT) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SG9 9EJ: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
High Street · Bowlers Mead · The Folly · Deacons Place · The Willows · Monks Walk · Longmead · Tylers Close · Dixon Place · White Hart Close · Greenways · Norfolk Road
All the streets in SG9 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.