Hoddesdon Road is in Stanstead Abbotts, Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 8EQ is located in the Great Amwell & Stansteads 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 Hoddesdon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 8EG, SG12 8GA, SG12 8AW, SG12 8EJ, SG12 8DE, SG12 8LL, SG12 8JW, SG12 8EH, SG12 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG12 8EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.4% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.6% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 44.7% | 48.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 38.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.6% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 59.2% | 61.9% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 25.9% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 8.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 19.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 33.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 96.5% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.5% | 94.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoddesdon Road was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Great Amwell & Stansteads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hoddesdon Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Great Amwell & Stansteads and the 170th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Hoddesdon Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2024-07-12 | £611,827 |
| 20 Hoddesdon Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,335,000 | 2023-12-21 | £1,436,323 |
| 4 Hoddesdon Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-11-02 | £1,371,341 |
| 30 Hoddesdon Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2023-07-28 | £511,496 |
| 30 Hoddesdon Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £381,500 | 2023-03-28 | £395,058 |
SG12 8EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8EQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Mill Race , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Hillside Lane , Great Amwell SG12 9SE | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cranbourne Primary School Bridleway North , EN11 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forres Primary School Stanstead Road , EN11 0RW | 2out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Primary School High Wood Road , EN11 9AR | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 2out of 4 | 4,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 4,859 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 | 3,523 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 | 5,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 174 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | 2out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar | St Margaretsbury Recreation Ground, Stanstead Abbotts | 226 yd | |
| EM's Coffee Bar | St Margarets Railway Station, Station Road | 332 yd | |
| Khunnai Thai Restaurant | 73 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 536 yd | |
| SOKA Catering & Events Ltd | Unit 25 The Maltings, Roydon Road | 621 yd | |
| Taste Of Raj | 11 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaretsbury Sports And Social Club | Stanstead Abbotts, Ware | 226 yd | |
| Jolly Fisherman | 8 Station Road, Stanstead Abbotts | 311 yd | |
| The Oak | 36 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 506 yd | |
| Stanstead Abbotts And St. Margaret's Village Club | Stanstead Abbotts St Margarets Village Club, High Street | 638 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 1 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pizzeria & Kebab | 40 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 506 yd | |
| New Seaways Fish And Chips | 10 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 651 yd | |
| Seaways Fish And Chips | 10 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP Store | 46 - 50 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 508 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaretsbury Fc LAKES COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 259 yd |
| Amwell View School | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 307 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.