Priors Gate is in Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 0DA 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 Priors Gate, Ware, SG12 0DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 9DB, SG12 0HY, SG12 9DH, SG12 0GF, SG12 9AD, SG12 9ER, SG12 9DZ, SG12 9DN, SG12 0HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG12 0DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.5% | 50% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SG12 0DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.1% | 43.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 34.5% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 53.8% | 46.6% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 40.1% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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 | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 39.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 94.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 89.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 90.6% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priors Gate was 262.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 213.5% higher than the Ware Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priors Gate has the 2nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory and the 15th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Priors Gate, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-04-13 | £194,803 |
| 1 Priors Gate, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,397 | 2022-03-04 | £161,584 |
| 1 Priors Gate, Ware, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-04-01 | £186,006 |
| 1B Priors Gate, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2015-12-01 | £170,380 |
| 1C Priors Gate, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2015-10-05 | £181,812 |
SG12 0DA 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 | 148 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Park Road , SG12 0AW | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery, Ware New Road , SG12 7BT | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshill Infant School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 4out of 4 | 931 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 | 1,047 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 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 5,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 5,259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 703 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 | 3,362 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 | 1,481 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 3,555 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 4,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 4,043 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Support Learn | Restaurant, The Priory | 112 yd | |
| The Mixer | 6 Baldock Street, Ware | 133 yd | |
| Ware Tandoori | 18 Baldock Street, Ware | 133 yd | |
| Ware To Eat | 20 Baldock Street, Ware | 133 yd | |
| The Village Taverna | 42 - 44 West Street, Ware | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bulls Head | 24-26 Baldock Street, Ware | 133 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | 83 High Street, Ware | 183 yd | |
| Punch House | 7 West Street, Ware | 236 yd | |
| The Albion Public House | 12 Crib Street, Ware | 237 yd | |
| Enoteca | Rankin House, 8 West Street | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 13 Baldock Street, Ware | 74 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 37 Baldock Street, Ware | 74 yd | |
| Quality Pizza | 39 Baldock Street, Ware | 74 yd | |
| Li's | 12 Baldock Street, Ware | 133 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 90-92 High Street, Ware | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5-6 West Street, Ware | 236 yd | |
| Asda | Watton Road, Ware | 378 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Star Street, Ware | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ware Priory Lido PRIORY STREET | swimming pool | 122 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School BROADMEADS | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Allenburys Sports & Social Club Harris's Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 331 yd |
| Ware Drill Hall AMWELL END | 605 yd | |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Fanshawe Pool & Gym PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| The Chauncy School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Chadwell Springs Golf Club HERTFORD ROAD | golf | 1,011 yd |
| St Marys Junior School HEATH DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,015 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.