Springwell Court is in Stanstead Abbotts, Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 8ET 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 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springwell Court, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 8DU, SG12 8DT, SG12 8DE, SG12 8DX, SG12 8DY, SG12 8EE, SG12 8DG, SG12 8EF, SG12 8EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG12 8ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 42.2% | 51.2% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 28.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 10.6% | -8.9% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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%) 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 | 59.5% | 50% | -9.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 36% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.4% | 11.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 17.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 17.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 35.5% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 100% | 93.4% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 94.6% | 95.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 95.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springwell Court was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Great Amwell & Stansteads average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Springwell Court has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Great Amwell & Stansteads and the 65th 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Springwell Court, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2021-09-29 | £336,589 |
| 3 Springwell Court, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2019-06-28 | £297,354 |
| 2 Springwell Court, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-10-01 | £334,461 |
| 8 Springwell Court, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2016-11-10 | £288,128 |
| 2 Springwell Court, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-01-15 | £302,068 |
SG12 8ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Hillside Lane , Great Amwell SG12 9SE | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Mill Race , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cranbourne Primary School Bridleway North , EN11 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forres Primary School Stanstead Road , EN11 0RW | 2out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Primary School High Wood Road , EN11 9AR | 3out of 4 | 1,997 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 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 2out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 4,641 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 | 3,303 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 | 5,103 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 | 178 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | 2out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EM's Coffee Bar | St Margarets Railway Station, Station Road | 129 yd | |
| SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar | St Margaretsbury Recreation Ground, Stanstead Abbotts | 241 yd | |
| Khunnai Thai Restaurant | 73 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 445 yd | |
| 22 BREWS COFFEE CLUB LIMITED | 41 Gilpins Gallop, Stanstead Abbotts | 483 yd | |
| SOKA Catering & Events Ltd | Unit 25 The Maltings, Roydon Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Fisherman | 8 Station Road, Stanstead Abbotts | 196 yd | |
| St Margaretsbury Sports And Social Club | Stanstead Abbotts, Ware | 241 yd | |
| The Oak | 36 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 430 yd | |
| Lee & Stort Cruising Club | Lee And Stort Cruising Clubhouse, Stanstead Lock | 461 yd | |
| Stanstead Abbotts And St. Margaret's Village Club | Stanstead Abbotts St Margarets Village Club, High Street | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pizzeria & Kebab | 40 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 430 yd | |
| New Seaways Fish And Chips | 10 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 592 yd | |
| Seaways Fish And Chips | 10 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP Store | 46 - 50 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 433 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amwell View School | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 234 yd |
| St Margaretsbury Fc LAKES COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 289 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.