About Cold Christmas

Cold Christmas is a small hamlet located in Hertfordshire, England, within the SG12 postcode area. It is situated near the larger village of Sawbridgeworth, which offers additional amenities and services. The area is primarily residential, with a few local farms and open fields surrounding it, providing a rural atmosphere. The hamlet is easily accessible by road and is close to the River Stort, which offers opportunities for walking and enjoying nature. Cold Christmas is also within reach of various historical sites and attractions in the surrounding region, making it a convenient base for exploring Hertfordshire. While it may not have extensive facilities, its proximity to nearby villages allows for a peaceful retreat while still being close to essential services.

School Ratings in Cold Christmas

Families in Cold Christmas have access to 55 local schools. Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School, Amwell View School, The Chauncy School and Presdales School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Cold Christmas

Homes sell for an average of £452K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £256K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Cold Christmas

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Cold Christmas, with 13 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Cold Christmas

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Cold Christmas among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Cold Christmas

Cold Christmas benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,506 sales

Average Price £452K
£320 — £4.67M
Detached £823K 644
Semi £503K 1,074
Terraced £416K 1,099
Flat £256K 1,511

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

31 Primary
5 Secondary
19 Other
Priors Wood Primary School Primary 1.3 miles EH8 Ash Valley Family Centre Good 1.7 miles Larkspur Academy Primary Good 1.7 miles Thundridge Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles Kingshill Infant School Primary Good 1.8 miles St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Primary Good 1.8 miles Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 2 miles Widford School Primary Good 2.1 miles Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Hertford Regional College 16 plus Good 2.3 miles EH7 Silver Birches Family Centre Good 2.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Cold Christmas IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Cold Christmas experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
6/10
7,571 Children (0-15) 18%
25,275 Working Age 61%
11,068 Older (60+) 27%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Cold Christmas 106 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Cold Christmas are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

44 Violence & Sexual Offences
13 Anti-Social Behaviour
11 Other Theft
9 Drugs
8 Vehicle Crime
6 Public Order
5 Burglary
4 Criminal Damage & Arson
3 Shoplifting
2 Robbery
1 Weapons
Local Policing
Hertfordshire East Herts Rural Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Ware (Herts) Train Station 2.2 miles
St Margarets (Herts) Train Station 2.9 miles
Roydon Train Station 3.9 miles
Hertford East Train Station 4.1 miles
Rye House Train Station 4.2 miles
Hertford North Train Station 4.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Babbs Green 0.6 miles Bakers End 0.6 miles Helham Green 0.9 miles Wareside 0.9 miles Nobland Green 1.4 miles Youngsbury 1.4 miles Ware 1.8 miles High Cross 1.8 miles Barwick 1.9 miles Thundridge 2 miles Wadesmill 2 miles Kettle Green 2.2 miles

Local Government

District East Hertfordshire
County Hertfordshire
Ward Hertford Bengeo
Constituency Hertford and Stortford
Parish Hertford
Region East of England

Streets in SG12 30 shown View all streets

A10 6 A414 2 A602 1 Abbotts Court 2 Abbotts Lane 4 Abbotts Rise 1 Abbotts Way 1 Acorn Street 4 Albany Mews 1 Aldwyke Rise 1 Amberley Green 1 Amwell End 4 Amwell Hill 5 Amwell Lane 3 Anchor Lane 5 Appleton Avenue 1 Ascot Terrace 3 Ash Road 1 B1004 19 B180 9 B181 1 Baldock Street 3 Barley Croft 1 Barley Ponds Close 1 Barley Ponds Road 4 Beacon Road 1 Beazley Close 1 Beechfield 1 Beechfield Road 1 Bell Lane 2

Postcodes in SG12 50 shown View all postcodes

SG12 0AA SG12 0AD SG12 0AG SG12 0AJ SG12 0AN SG12 0AP SG12 0AQ SG12 0AR SG12 0AS SG12 0AT SG12 0AU SG12 0AW SG12 0AX SG12 0AY SG12 0AZ SG12 0BA SG12 0BB SG12 0BD SG12 0BE SG12 0BG SG12 0BH SG12 0BJ SG12 0BL SG12 0BN SG12 0BP SG12 0BQ SG12 0BS SG12 0BT SG12 0BU SG12 0BW SG12 0BX SG12 0BY SG12 0BZ SG12 0DA SG12 0DB SG12 0DD SG12 0DE SG12 0DF SG12 0DJ SG12 0DN SG12 0DP SG12 0DQ SG12 0DR SG12 0DS SG12 0DT SG12 0DU SG12 0DX SG12 0DY SG12 0DZ SG12 0EA