New figures have revealed the most expensive and cheapest areas of Dacorum to buy a house in the last year – as well as the up and coming areas that have seen sales boom.
Data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that the highest median house price in 2021, was £1,250,000 and the lowest was £318,000.
The median – the middle number in a series – is used to ensure the figures are not skewed by extreme highs or lows.
Here’s how Dacorum’s wards stack up.
5. Grovehill
Grovehill was the second cheapest area with a median house price of £330,000. Photo: Google Maps
6. Apsley and Corner Hall
Of sales last year, 9% (243) were in Apsley and Corner Hall – making it the busiest area for buyers. It was also the second ‘trendiest’ area with 44% more properties sold in 2021 than in 2020. Photo: Google Maps
7. Tring West and Rural
Of the five wards with at least 100 properties sold, Tring West and Rural saw 45% more properties sold in 2021 than in 2020 - the highest increase in the number of sales for the area. Photo: Google Maps
8. Boxmoor
Boxmoor also saw a rise in the number of sales - 31% - making it the third 'trendiest' area. Photo: Google Maps