River Street, Ware, SG12 7AF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG12 7AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	51.2%	1.5%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	50.3%	48.8%	-1.5%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 7AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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	55.6%	53.1%	-2.5%	37.9%	15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	21.2%	22.4%	1.2%	44.2%	-21.8%
Separated	5.4%	2.7%	-2.7%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	14.5%	16.7%	2.2%	9.1%	7.6%
Widowed	3.4%	5.1%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

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 (87.5%) 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	55%	54.9%	-0.1%	48.4%	6.5%
Good health	34%	32.6%	-1.4%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	9.5%	11.6%	2.1%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	9.4%	12.9%	3.5%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	9.5%	-0.3%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	14.6%	-1.2%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	4.8%	3.1%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	17.3%	2.8%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	45.5%	40.5%	-5.0%	33.8%	6.7%
Other	3.4%	0.3%	-3.1%	2.8%	-2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	92.3%	91%	-1.3%	81.4%	9.6%
Roma	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Arab	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.1% 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	87.3%	88.1%	0.8%	83.2%	4.9%
European Union	3.8%	6.4%	2.6%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	3%	1.7%	-1.3%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	3%	2%	-1.0%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.1%	87.8%	1.7%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	1.8%	4.9%	3.1%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	3.3%	4.6%	1.3%	2.9%	1.7%
2-5 Years	3%	1.7%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	0.9%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.9%	1.5%	1.4%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	4.3%	13.5%	-9.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.2%	37.2%	9.0%
Christian	43.9%	46.2%	-2.3%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is River Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River Street was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Ware Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

River Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory and the 195th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SG12 7AF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on River Street are based on 67 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Hertfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for River Street, Ware, SG12 7AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG12 7AF

Average Price
£314,917

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£398,801

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£246,285

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for River Street

Average Price
£323,122

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£393,294

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£254,117

Other
£284,650

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on River Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 River Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£288,000	2024-12-13	£298,601
21 River Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£345,000	2024-09-30	£346,681
12 River Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£235,000	2023-01-31	£238,290
22 River Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£255,000	2022-09-26	£257,540
20 River Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£252,500	2022-09-23	£255,015

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG12 7AF

Employment

SG12 7AF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	153
Retired	41
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	31
Other	10
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	48
Manufacturing	25
Financial and insurance activities	24
Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	18
Construction	17
Other	12
Information and communication	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN	4out of 4	5,292 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery, Ware New Road , SG12 7BT	3out of 4	203 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY	- not rated	588 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Larkspur Academy Tower Road , SG12 7LP	1out of 4	995 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Park Road , SG12 0AW	3out of 4	1,242 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingshill Infant School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL	4out of 4	1,266 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX	4out of 4	869 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP	4out of 4	1,506 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN	3out of 4	4,339 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF	2out of 4	4,637 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF	- not rated	499 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Simon Balle All-Through School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ	4out of 4	3,746 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB	2out of 4	1,242 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD	4out of 4	1,294 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH	4out of 4	3,352 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU	- not rated	3,740 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB	2out of 4	3,932 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Guideposts Day Services	3-5 Cross Street, Ware	193 yd
Southern Maltings Cafe	Ware Arts Centre, Southern Maltings	284 yd
Milady Tea & Coffee Lounge	12 High Street, Ware	295 yd
Amwell Tandoori	14 High Street, Ware	295 yd
The Sea Tree Limited	Unit 2, 12A High Street	295 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Angel Public House	54 Star Street, Ware	163 yd
The Waterside Inn	Bridge Foot, Ware	258 yd
Spread Eagle	37 Amwell End, Ware	312 yd
The Saracen's Head	Saracens Head, Bridge Foot	321 yd
The Hop Box	14 Amwell End, Ware	334 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Unit 3, 12A High Street	294 yd
Andrews Fish Bar & Restaurant	9 Amwell End, Ware	312 yd
HUCKLEBERRYS	7 Amwell End, Ware	312 yd
Crystal Kebabs	33 Amwell End, Ware	312 yd
Cafe Frappe	2 New Road, Ware	322 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	1 Star Street, Ware		131 yd
Tesco	5-6 West Street, Ware		575 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ware Drill Hall AMWELL END		283 yd
Christ Church C Of E Primary School NEW ROAD	grass pitches	291 yd
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School BROADMEADS	grass pitches	707 yd
Presdales School HOE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	862 yd
Ware Priory Lido PRIORY STREET	swimming pool	900 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	177.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG12 7AF