North Hertfordshire: population and statistics
North Hertfordshire has a population of 137,365 (2025) across 375.4 km², or 366 people per km². It ranks 214 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 137,365 residents
- 375.4 km²
- 366 people/km²
North Hertfordshire in numbers
Population of North Hertfordshire over time
North Hertfordshire had 131,662 residents in 2015 and 137,365 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 133,054 |
| 2021 | 133,583 |
| 2022 | 134,189 |
| 2023 | 135,580 |
| 2024 | 136,818 |
| 2025 | 137,365 |
All indicators for North Hertfordshire
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | North Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 180 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.5% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 120 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | North Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 60,530 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 190 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 28.6% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.0% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 139 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 56,733 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 181 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 79.4% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 212 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 20.0% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 111 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 65.9% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 182 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.4% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 18.7% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 78 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £418,857 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 66 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 57 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | North Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 73.6% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 201 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 10.1% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 78 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 4.1% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 98 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | North Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,125 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 172 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 51.9 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 90 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,315 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 163 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £49,224 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 18 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | North Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 84.2% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 20 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 278 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | North Hertfordshire | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 15.5% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 205 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, North Hertfordshire ranks 27 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £49,224 in North Hertfordshire, compared with an average of £41,339 in East and £39,498 across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 84.2% in North Hertfordshire, compared with an average of 78.4% in East and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.7% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 52,574 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Stevenage, 11.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Luton (236,380 residents), 20 km away.
Business sectors: North Hertfordshire
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.7% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.0
- Construction12.0% ×1.0
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.2
- Real estate5.1% ×1.1
Where is North Hertfordshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Hertfordshire?
North Hertfordshire has 137,365 residents (2025), ranking 214 of 361 local authorities.
How big is North Hertfordshire?
North Hertfordshire covers 375.4 km², with a density of 366 people per km².
Is the population of North Hertfordshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of North Hertfordshire went from 131,662 to 137,365, a change of +4.3%.
Where is North Hertfordshire?
North Hertfordshire is in East (region). Latitude 52.000, longitude −0.200.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for North Hertfordshire?
In North Hertfordshire, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £49,224 (2025), ranking 18 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for North Hertfordshire?
In North Hertfordshire, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 84.2% (2025-2026), ranking 20 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border North Hertfordshire?
The nearest to North Hertfordshire are Stevenage (11 km), East Hertfordshire (18 km), Luton (20 km), Central Bedfordshire (20 km), Bedford (23 km).