Fanshawe Crescent is in Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 0AS is located in the Ware St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fanshawe Crescent, Ware, SG12 0AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 0AR, SG12 0GE, SG12 0AN, SG12 0AT, SG12 0AW, SG12 0RZ, SG12 0AU, SG12 0AD, SG12 0BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG12 0AS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 52% | 48.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48% | 51.1% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 SG12 0AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 28.6% | 32.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 54% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 49.8% | 59.7% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 33.1% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around SG12 0AS this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 7.2% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 24.9% | 12.7% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 34.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.2% | 95.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fanshawe Crescent was 192.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.6% higher than the Ware Priory average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Fanshawe Crescent has the 4th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Ware Priory and the 32nd highest crime rate of 458 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Fanshawe Crescent, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-04-10 | £579,496 |
| 28 Fanshawe Crescent, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2022-05-05 | £609,341 |
| 16 Fanshawe Crescent, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-03-24 | £670,010 |
| 4 Fanshawe Crescent, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,501 | 2022-01-14 | £793,462 |
| 22 Fanshawe Crescent, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £661,000 | 2021-12-20 | £739,472 |
SG12 0AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SG12 0AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Park Road , SG12 0AW | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 782 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshill Infant School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | - not rated | 352 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Simon Balle School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | - not rated | 3,363 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Balle All-Through School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | 4out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford, Ware and Bishop's Stortford Area Pupil Referral Unit Longmore Educ'n Support Centre , Churchfields SG13 8AE | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd At GlaxoSmithKline | Glaxosmithkline Services Ltd, Park Road | 169 yd | |
| Asda Coffee Shop | Asda, Watton Road | 248 yd | |
| Gather And Gather UK Limited | Glaxosmithkline Services Ltd, Priory Street | 356 yd | |
| The Mixer | 6 Baldock Street, Ware | 527 yd | |
| Ware Tandoori | 18 Baldock Street, Ware | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maltings | 35 Watton Road, Ware | 248 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 65 Watton Road, Ware | 248 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Gladstone Hall, Gladstone Road | 410 yd | |
| Old Bulls Head | 24-26 Baldock Street, Ware | 527 yd | |
| The Albion Public House | 12 Crib Street, Ware | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firtina Ltd | 24B Watton Road, Ware | 248 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 13 Baldock Street, Ware | 510 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 37 Baldock Street, Ware | 510 yd | |
| Quality Pizza | 39 Baldock Street, Ware | 510 yd | |
| Li's | 12 Baldock Street, Ware | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Watton Road, Ware | 248 yd | |
| Tesco | 5-6 West Street, Ware | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Chauncy School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Allenburys Sports & Social Club Harris's Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 355 yd |
| Fanshawe Pool & Gym PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Ware Priory Lido PRIORY STREET | swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School BROADMEADS | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| St Marys Junior School HEATH DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.