The Street is in Braughing, Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG11 2QE 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 The Street, Braughing, Ware, SG11 2QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG11 2QB, SG11 2QG, SG11 2PZ, SG11 2QF, SG11 2PY, SG11 2QJ, SG11 2PX, SG11 2QH, SG11 2QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG11 2QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 24.5% | 20.8% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 57.1% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 46.4% | 40.9% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 39.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 32.3% | 26.6% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 25.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.4% | 95.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.4% lower than the Bishop's Stortford Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bishop's Stortford Central and the 18th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braughing Methodist Church The Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-03-10 | £332,294 |
| Magdalens The Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £824,995 | 2020-05-29 | £937,946 |
| 6 The Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-03-16 | £748,835 |
| Ashridge The Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2018-07-03 | £929,214 |
| 1 The Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2014-09-05 | £700,348 |
SG11 2QE 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenyns First School and Nursery Uplands , Braughing SG11 2QJ | 4out of 4 | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger De Clare First CofE School Station Road , Puckeridge SG11 1TF | 4out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School High Street , Puckeridge SG11 1RZ | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church End , SG11 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furneux Pelham Church of England School , SG9 0LH | 4out of 4 | 5,014 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 2,360 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 | 4,222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe & Compasses | 28 The Street, Braughing | 231 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | 20 Green End, Braughing | 399 yd | |
| The Brown Bear | 14 The Street, Braughing | 458 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braughing Playing Fields THE COMMUNITY CENTRE THE COMMUNITY CENTRE GREEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 327 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.