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Takeaways| Council | North Hertfordshire |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for an East of England suburb 44% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
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The average house price in Purwell is £452,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Purwell house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Purwell a nice place to live?
Purwell is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Hertfordshire. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Purwell?
Purwell has a below average crime rate for an East of England suburb, with around 42 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 44% below the national average, and 32% below the Hertfordshire average.
What are the best schools in Purwell?
Purwell has 27 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Hitchin Girls' School, Hitchin Boys' School, Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Oughton Primary and Nursery School and Highbury Infant School and Nursery. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Purwell?
The majority of residents in Purwell identify as White (British) (74%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (85%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.