The Ford is in Little Hadham, Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG11 2BY is located in the Little Hadham & The Pelhams 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 The Ford, Little Hadham, Ware, SG11 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG11 2BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.3% | 31.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 48.5% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 53.5% | 52.5% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 12% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 22.2% | 18.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 13.3% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 14.4% | -9.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 27.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 94% | 97.2% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 98.1% | 5.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ford was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Bishop's Stortford Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Ford has the 8th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bishop's Stortford Central and the 67th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House The Ford, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 1995-11-17 | £918,690 |
SG11 2BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hadham Primary School Stortford Road , Little Hadham SG11 2DX | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church End , SG11 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery Tower Hill , SG10 6DL | 3out of 4 | 3,901 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillmead Primary School Woburn Avenue , CM23 4PW | 3out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Cricketfield Lane , CM23 2RL | 4out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School Windhill , CM23 2NQ | - not rated | 5,235 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford College 10 Maze Green Road , CM23 2PJ | - not rated | 4,714 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.