Duncombe Close, Hertford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG14 3DB.
At a glance
3 property sales on Duncombe Close, Hertford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 25 Jul 2019. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £686,000.
House prices on Duncombe Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Duncombe Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SG14 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £686,000 | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Detached | 1 | £572,000 | 13 Mar 2019 |
Sold prices on Duncombe Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Duncombe Close SG14 3DB | 25 Jul 2019 | £572,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Duncombe Close SG14 3DB | 13 Mar 2019 | £572,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Duncombe Close SG14 3DB | 8 Feb 2016 | £800,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Duncombe Close
Crime
155 crimes were reported within about a mile of Duncombe Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Duncombe Close is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Mimram from Tewin to Hertford Flood warning area
- River Mimram in Hertfordshire Flood alert area
- River Beane at Hertford Flood warning area
- River Beane catchment Flood alert area
- River Rib at Wadesmill to Hertford Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Duncombe Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengeo Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| Duncombe School 230 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Mead Primary Academy 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) 224 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Abel Smith School 226 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Richard Hale School 1,207 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hollybush Primary School 190 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School 156 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Hertford East station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Hertford North station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Ware station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Holy Trinity Church (opp, Bengeo Street) 1 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church (nr, Bengeo Street) 2 min walk
- Gosselin Road (W-bound, Gosselin Road) 2 min walk
- Holy Trinity Church (E-bound, New Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lea Wharf Medical
17 Bircherley Green, Hertford · 0.7 mi - Hanscombe House Surgery
Hanscome House Surgery, 52A St. Andrew Street, Hertford · 0.7 mi - New River Health
St Mary's Courtyard, Church Street, Ware · 2.1 mi - Dolphin House Surgery
6-7 East Street, Ware · 2.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 553 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,418 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in SG14
- North Road£964k
- Bengeo Street£508k
- Ladywood Road£366k
- Willowmead£334k
- Halleys Ridge£366k
- Windsor Drive£404k
- Wellington Street£413k
- Buckwells Field£553k
- Bircherley Green£404k
- Taplow Avenue£546k
- Cowper Crescent£723k
- Fordwich Rise£796k