Cozens Road, Ware, SG12 7HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG12 7HH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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%	48.6%	-3.4%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	48%	51.4%	3.4%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

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	31.7%	35.1%	3.4%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	46.1%	46.5%	0.4%	44.2%	2.3%
Separated	3.7%	1.3%	-2.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	10.3%	11.4%	1.1%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	8.2%	5.7%	-2.5%	6.1%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.4%	51.2%	4.8%	48.4%	2.8%
Good health	35.1%	31.7%	-3.4%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	14.9%	9.6%	-5.3%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	2.3%	5%	2.7%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%

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.

In the area around SG12 7HH this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.6%	28.1%	-8.5%	18.2%	9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	12.7%	-2.1%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	17.1%	1.5%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	5.7%	0.8%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	17.1%	8.5%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	15.6%	14.5%	-1.1%	33.8%	-19.3%
Other	3.7%	4.8%	1.1%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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%	2.5%	2.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	3.2%	3.2%	1.6%	1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	1.1%	0.1%	0.9%	0.2%
White	96.7%	90.4%	-6.3%	81.4%	9.0%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% 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	93.7%	90.1%	-3.6%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	3.6%	2.8%	-0.8%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	5%	3.3%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.7%	90.1%	-3.6%	83.2%	6.9%
10+ Years	0.7%	7.1%	6.4%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	5%	1.1%	-3.9%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.7%	76.7%	2.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.8%	37.2%	1.6%
Christian	45.6%	46.2%	-0.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	4.6%	1.7%	2.9%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Cozens Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cozens Road was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% lower than the Ware Priory average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Cozens Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory and the 128th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

🔎 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 7HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Cozens Road are based on 157 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 Cozens Road, Ware, SG12 7HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG12 7HH

Average Price
£516,204

Semi-Detached
£472,890

Terraced
£559,518

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cozens Road

Average Price
£436,950

Semi-Detached
£538,534

Terraced
£438,040

Detached
£718,196

Flats/Maisonettes
£257,029

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cozens Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Cozens Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,250	2022-06-07	£450,299
7 Cozens Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2021-06-30	£426,516
3 Cozens Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£452,000	2019-09-20	£533,950
3 Cozens Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2016-03-18	£448,065
3 Cozens Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2009-11-30	£477,687

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG12 7HH

Employment

SG12 7HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	78
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Looking after home or family	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	11
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate 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	5,389 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priors Wood Primary School Cozens Road , SG12 7HZ	3out of 4	622 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Larkspur Academy Tower Road , SG12 7LP	1out of 4	755 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery, Ware New Road , SG12 7BT	3out of 4	791 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL	3out of 4	1,410 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY	- not rated	1,411 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,565 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP	4out of 4	2,157 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF	2out of 4	4,704 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN	3out of 4	5,176 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	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	1,331 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	4,578 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	1,942 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD	4out of 4	1,949 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH	4out of 4	3,328 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB	2out of 4	4,187 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU	- not rated	4,244 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	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	687 yd
The Music Café UK	7 Crane Mead Business Park, Crane Mead	868 yd
Southern Maltings Cafe	Ware Arts Centre, Southern Maltings	986 yd
Inflata City	Marsh Lane, Ware	989 yd
Milady Tea & Coffee Lounge	12 High Street, Ware	1,054 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Angel Public House	54 Star Street, Ware	677 yd
The Crooked Billet	140 Musley Hill, Ware	1,017 yd
Rifle Volunteer	21 Collett Road, Ware	1,040 yd
The Waterside Inn	Bridge Foot, Ware	1,045 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charcoal Grill	125 Cromwell Road, Ware	363 yd
Ware Youth Football	Ware Youth Football Club, Fanhams Hall Road	996 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 3, 12A High Street	1,054 yd
Cafe Frappe	2 New Road, Ware	1,069 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	1 Star Street, Ware		927 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Christ Church C Of E Primary School NEW ROAD	grass pitches	906 yd
Trinity Playing Fields FANHAMS HALL ROAD	grass pitches	1,051 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	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%

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	119.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	125.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	23.61 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SG12 7HH