The Pastures is in Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 0XT 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 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Pastures, Ware, SG12 0XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 0XB, SG12 0XD, SG12 0XA, SG12 0DQ, SG12 0XU, SG12 0XY, SG12 0XL, SG12 0DN, SG12 0XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG12 0XT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.7% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.3% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.8% | 36.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 45.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 43.4% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 39.1% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 17.4% | 14.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.3% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 18.4% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 33.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.4% | 92.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Pastures was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Ware Priory average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Pastures has the 9th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory and the 52nd 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 -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Pastures, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-25 | £366,065 |
| 1 The Pastures, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-08-02 | £443,774 |
| 43 The Pastures, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-09-26 | £165,046 |
| 8 The Pastures, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-05-02 | £244,651 |
| 17 The Pastures, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2023-02-10 | £362,702 |
SG12 0XT 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshill Infant School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Park Road , SG12 0AW | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkspur Academy Tower Road , SG12 7LP | 1out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 5,230 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,762 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 | 3,865 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 | 2,525 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 5,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Coffee Shop | Asda, Watton Road | 683 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd At GlaxoSmithKline | Glaxosmithkline Services Ltd, Park Road | 720 yd | |
| Little - Uns C/O | Ware Football Club, Wadesmill Road | 737 yd | |
| Wodson Park Leisure Centre | Wadesmill Road, Ware | 737 yd | |
| The Mixer | 6 Baldock Street, Ware | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maltings | 35 Watton Road, Ware | 683 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 65 Watton Road, Ware | 683 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Gladstone Hall, Gladstone Road | 804 yd | |
| Old Bulls Head | 24-26 Baldock Street, Ware | 997 yd | |
| High Oak Public House | 26 High Oak Road, Ware | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franca's Fish \& Chips | 33 The Green, Ware | 586 yd | |
| Firtina Ltd | 24B Watton Road, Ware | 683 yd | |
| Li's | 12 Baldock Street, Ware | 997 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 13 Baldock Street, Ware | 1,016 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 37 Baldock Street, Ware | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Watton Road, Ware | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Junior School HEATH DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| The Chauncy School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Wodson Park Sports Centre WADESMILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Ware Football Club WADESMILL ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Fanshawe Pool & Gym PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Allenburys Sports & Social Club Harris's Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,003 yd |
| Ware Priory Lido PRIORY STREET | swimming pool | 1,055 yd |
| Marriott Leisure & Country Club (Hanbury Manor) CAMBRIDGE ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 152.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.