Getting to know you. Welcome to Hertstown.

3.Age Group*

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer not to say

4.Do you live in Hertfordshire?*

Yes

No, but I work here

No, but I have family/friends here

Other connection

5.If yes, which district/borough?*

Broxbourne

Dacorum (Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring)

East Hertfordshire (Hertford, Ware, Bishop's Stortford)

Hertsmere (Borehamwood, Bushey, Potters Bar)

North Hertfordshire (Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Royston)

St Albans

Stevenage

Three Rivers (Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Croxley Green)

Watford

Welwyn Hatfield (Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield)

6.Which best describes your location?*

Town centre/urban

Suburban

Village/rural

Edge of town

7.Housing Status*

Own my home

Rent privately

Rent from council/housing association

Live with family

Prefer not to say

8.Property Type [if own/rent]*

Detached house

Semi-detached house

Terraced house

Flat/Apartment

Bungalow

Period/Listed property

Rural property/Cottage

Other

9.Employment Status*

Employed full-time

Employed part-time

Self-employed/Business owner

Student

Retired

Between jobs

Stay-at-home parent

Prefer not to say

10.Do you work in Hertfordshire?*

Yes

Work from home

Hybrid

11.Do you operate a business from your property?*

Yes, full-time

Yes, part-time/side business

12.Industry/Sector [if employed]*

Healthcare/Social Care

Education

Retail/Hospitality

Technology/Digital

Financial Services

Construction/Trades

Transport/Logistics

Public Sector/Government

Creative/Media

Professional Services (legal, accounting, etc.)

Agriculture/Rural business

Other

13.Household Income (annual)*

Under £25,000

£25,000-£39,999

£40,000-£59,999

£60,000-£79,999

£80,000-£99,999

£100,000+

Prefer not to say

14.Home Energy Sources [check all that apply]*

Grid electricity only

Solar panels (own)

Solar panels (leased/PPA)

Battery storage system

Gas boiler (heating & hot water)

Oil boiler

LPG

Electric boiler

Heat pump (air source)

Heat pump (ground source)

Hybrid heating system

Wood burner/biomass

15.Are you planning energy upgrades in the next 12-24 months? [check all that apply]*

Solar panel installation

Battery storage addition

Heat pump installation

Boiler replacement

Insulation improvements (loft, walls, floors)

Double/triple glazing

EV charger installation

Smart home energy system

No plans currently

Interested but need more information

16.What's your main barrier to home energy improvements? *

Cost/upfront investment

Don't know where to start

Property not suitable (rented, listed, etc.)

Unclear on savings/ROI

Recently upgraded

Not a priority

Other

17.Current Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating [if known]*

A or B

E, F, or G

Don't know

Exempt (listed building)

Prefer not to say

18.Is your property in a conservation area or listed?*

Yes, listed building

Yes, conservation area

Both

Not sure

19.Household Composition*

Single person

Couple (no children at home)

Family with children under 5

Family with children 5-11

Family with children 12-18

Multi-generational household

House share

Other

20.Do you own a car?*

Yes, one vehicle

Yes, multiple vehicles

Prefer not to say

21.Vehicle Type [if yes to Q20]*

Petrol/Diesel only

Electric Vehicle (EV)

Hybrid (plug-in or standard)

Mix (own both EV and petrol/diesel)

22.If you don't currently drive an EV, are you considering switching?*

Planning to switch within 12 months

Considering in 1-3 years

Interested but not actively planning

Not interested

Already own an EV

23.How do you typically commute to work?*

Drive

Train (to London)

Train (other)

Bus

Cycle

Walk

Work from home

Combination

24.How often do you commute to work?*

Daily

2-3 times per week

Occasionally

25.Which topics interest you most? [select up to 3]*

Breaking local news

Community events & activities

Business & economic news

Schools & education

Health & wellbeing

School news

Property updates

Sports & fitness

Arts & culture

Environment & sustainability

Crime & safety

Transport & infrastructure

Local politics

Parenting & family

Home improvement & energy efficiency

Heritage & history

Other

26.Local spending habits [check all that apply]*

Shop at local independent businesses weekly

Use local restaurants/cafés regularly

Attend local events/entertainment

Use local tradespeople/services

Purchase from local online businesses

Visit local farmers markets

Member of local clubs/societie

Mostly shop outside the area

27.Are you planning any major purchases in the next 12 months?*

Home improvements/renovations

Vehicle purchase

Home purchase/move

Family event (wedding, etc.)

Major appliances

Solar/energy efficiency upgrades

Garden/landscaping project

None planned

Prefer not to say

28.Would you contribute stories, photos or tips?*

Yes, regularly

Yes, occasionally

Maybe

29.How did you hear about Hertstown?*

Facebook

Instagram

Word of mouth/friend

Leaflet/poster

Online search

Local business

Referral from subscriber

Local event

Other

30.Email Preferences*

Weekly newsletter only

Breaking news alerts

Event reminders

Special offers from local businesses

Monthly community roundup

Energy efficiency tips & local installer updates

Property market insights