| Council | East Hertfordshire |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for an East of England village 68% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
The average house price in Gilston is £412,667, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Gilston house price trends over the last 30 years.
£412,667
£795,990
£207,500
£446,444
£355,278
Is Gilston a nice place to live?
Yes, Gilston is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Hertfordshire.
How safe is Gilston?
Gilston has a low crime rate for an East of England village, with around 24 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 68% below the national average, and 61% below the Hertfordshire average. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Gilston?
Gilston has 28 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School and Freshwaters Primary Academy. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Gilston?
The majority of residents in Gilston identify as White (British) (74%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (84%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.