Hertsmere
Economic profile. Data last updated 2026-03-28.
Hertsmere supports 57,565 workplace jobs with median earnings 9% above the England average. Productivity (GVA per job) is ranked 8th of 391 local authorities.
Source: ONS, Nomis, HM Land Registry, 2024-2025·Last updated March 2026
Demographics & Population
Mid-year population estimates (2024) and Census 2021 age profile.
Mid-year population estimate of 110,212. Population has grown by 10.9% over five years.
Source: ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates, Census 2021, 2024·Last updated March 2026
Earnings & Income
Gross annual earnings distribution, 2025.
Median annual earnings of £36,159 are above the England median of £33,080.
Gender Pay Gap
The gender pay gap is 28.2% (male median £43,497, female median £31,245).
Source: ASHE via Nomis, 2025·Last updated March 2026
Industry Structure
Location quotients and shift-share analysis for Hertsmere's economy.
The most specialised sectors are Construction (LQ 2.29) and Real estate (LQ 2.25). Professional, scientific & technical shows the strongest local competitive advantage. Information & communication underperforms its national sectoral trend.
Source: BRES via Nomis, 2020-2024·Last updated March 2026
Housing & Property Market
Estimated house prices for Hertsmere vs England, 2015-2025.
The median house price of £301,143 is in line with the England median of £290,000. The price-to-earnings ratio is 8.3x. Prices have risen 1.8% over the past year.
Source: HM Land Registry, Census 2021, 2015-2025·Last updated March 2026
Benchmark to national figures
Comparing Hertsmere to England and Great Britain averages.
Hertsmere's median earnings of £36,159 are 10% above the England average of £32,909. House prices are 10% above the England median. The claimant rate is in line with the GB average.
Country averages computed from local authority-level data (England: 294 LAs, GB: 348 LAs). May differ slightly from official published national statistics.