Chapelfields is in Stanstead Abbotts, Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 8HX 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 Chapelfields, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 8HZ, SG12 8HU, SG12 8BU, SG12 8HT, SG12 8BZ, SG12 8EZ, SG12 8AA, SG12 8HS, SG12 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG12 8HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 33.5% | 36.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 34.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 14% | 15.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 43.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 30.3% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 7.6% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| 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 | 34% | 24.7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 13% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 26.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 93.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.1% | 92% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 92% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapelfields was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% higher than the Great Amwell & Stansteads average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chapelfields has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Great Amwell & Stansteads and the 66th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Chapelfields, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-12-18 | £274,755 |
| 70 Chapelfields, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-18 | £290,307 |
| 96 Chapelfields, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2024-05-10 | £278,426 |
| 56 Chapelfields, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,500 | 2023-12-13 | £226,321 |
| 68 Chapelfields, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-05-25 | £275,883 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,680 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 | 204 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 | 1,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cranbourne Primary School Bridleway North , EN11 9PP | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forres Primary School Stanstead Road , EN11 0RW | 2out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Primary School High Wood Road , EN11 9AR | 3out of 4 | 2,806 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 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 2out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 5,078 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 | 3,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,045 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | 2out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 3,451 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Raj | 11 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 271 yd | |
| SOKA Catering & Events Ltd | Unit 25 The Maltings, Roydon Road | 394 yd | |
| Khunnai Thai Restaurant | 73 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 456 yd | |
| PCC St Andrew's Church, Stanstead | St Andrews Church, Cappell Lane | 476 yd | |
| EM's Coffee Bar | St Margarets Railway Station, Station Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 1 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 271 yd | |
| Stanstead Abbotts And St. Margaret's Village Club | Stanstead Abbotts St Margarets Village Club, High Street | 341 yd | |
| The Oak | 36 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 477 yd | |
| Jolly Fisherman | 8 Station Road, Stanstead Abbotts | 710 yd | |
| Lee & Stort Cruising Club | Lee And Stort Cruising Clubhouse, Stanstead Lock | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Seaways Fish And Chips | 10 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 321 yd | |
| Seaways Fish And Chips | 10 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 321 yd | |
| La Pizzeria & Kebab | 40 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP Store | 46 - 50 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts | 474 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.