Hertfordshire Property Market Report — Q1 2026

The Claughtons Quarterly Market Report provides comprehensive data-driven analysis of the Hertfordshire property market. This Q1 2026 edition covers house prices, rental values, sales volumes, buyer demand and forecasts across 12 key towns.

Q1 2026 Highlights

Average house prices across Hertfordshire reached £636,000, up 2.1% year-on-year. Average monthly rents hit £1,888, a 4.3% increase driven by continued supply constraints. Transaction volumes rose 8.2% as mortgage rates eased and buyer confidence improved. The fastest-growing areas were Stevenage (+3.5%) and Watford (+3.2%), both benefiting from major regeneration programmes.

Area-by-Area Data

Our report covers St Albans, Harpenden, Radlett, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin, Hertford, Potters Bar, Berkhamsted and Borehamwood. Each area includes average prices, 12-month change, average rents, days to sell, days to let and gross rental yields.

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