Batchelors is in Puckeridge, Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG11 1TJ is located in the Braughing & Standon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Batchelors, Puckeridge, Ware, SG11 1TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG11 1TP, SG11 1TF, SG11 1TG, SG11 1PX, SG11 1TH, SG11 1SZ, SG11 1PU, SG11 1QH, SG11 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG11 1TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 27.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 50.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 51.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 19.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 12.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 27.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 95.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Batchelors was 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% higher than the Braughing & Standon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Batchelors has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Braughing & Standon and the 196th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Batchelors, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2025-03-03 | £428,952 |
| 6 Batchelors, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-07-29 | £431,777 |
| 18 Batchelors, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-05-05 | £408,841 |
| 56 Batchelors, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-03-23 | £440,686 |
| 64 Batchelors, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-01-27 | £445,825 |
SG11 1TJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG11 1TJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger De Clare First CofE School Station Road , Puckeridge SG11 1TF | 4out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Puckeridge SG11 1RZ | - not rated | 514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jenyns First School and Nursery Uplands , Braughing SG11 2QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School High Cross , SG11 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 5,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church End , SG11 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Sadleir School Station Road , Puckeridge SG11 1TF | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's College Old Hall Green , SG11 1DS | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | The Heron, Station Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standon And Puckeridge Community Centre | Station Road, Puckeridge | 130 yd | |
| Crown And Falcon Inn | 33 High Street, Puckeridge | 600 yd | |
| The White Hart | High Street, Puckeridge | 783 yd | |
| The Bell | 4 High Street, Standon | 852 yd | |
| Star Public House | 62 High Street, Standon | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill House @ The Crown And Falcon | 33 High Street, Puckeridge | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Standon Memorial Playing Field ORCHARD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 216 yd |
| Ralph Sadleir School Station Road | grass pitches | 281 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.