Gatesbury Way is in Puckeridge, Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG11 1TQ is located in the Braughing & Standon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gatesbury Way, Puckeridge, Ware, SG11 1TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG11 1SS, SG11 1SR, SG11 1SX, SG11 1TA, SG11 1TD, SG11 1ST, SG11 1SP, SG11 1TE, SG11 1SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG11 1TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 47.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 52.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG11 1TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 23.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.4% | 60% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 57.7% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.1% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.1% | 12.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 22.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 28.7% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 96% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gatesbury Way was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% lower than the Braughing & Standon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gatesbury Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Braughing & Standon and the 145th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Gatesbury Way, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2024-07-29 | £434,410 |
| 9 Gatesbury Way, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-07-14 | £640,741 |
| 12 Gatesbury Way, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-12-13 | £447,615 |
| 5 Gatesbury Way, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-06-24 | £566,663 |
| 8 Gatesbury Way, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2021-12-14 | £373,350 |
SG11 1TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Puckeridge SG11 1RZ | - not rated | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger De Clare First CofE School Station Road , Puckeridge SG11 1TF | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jenyns First School and Nursery Uplands , Braughing SG11 2QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church End , SG11 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,322 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 | 467 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 | 2,239 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 | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standon And Puckeridge Community Centre | Station Road, Puckeridge | 224 yd | |
| Crown And Falcon Inn | 33 High Street, Puckeridge | 370 yd | |
| The White Hart | High Street, Puckeridge | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill House @ The Crown And Falcon | 33 High Street, Puckeridge | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Sadleir School Station Road | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Standon Memorial Playing Field ORCHARD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 491 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 | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.16 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.