Easneye is in Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 8LS 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 Easneye, Ware, SG12 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG12 8LS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 53% | 49.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47% | 50.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 32.5% | 34.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 46.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 54.6% | 52.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.3% | 25.5% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 32% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.7% | 79.5% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 13.2% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 93.5% | 87.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 87.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Easneye was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% lower than the Great Amwell & Stansteads average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Easneye has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Great Amwell & Stansteads and the 213th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood Cottage Easneye, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2014-08-22 | £1,059,030 |
SG12 8LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 8LS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SG12 8LS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 86 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 4,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wareside Church of England Primary School Reeves Green , Wareside SG12 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priors Wood Primary School Cozens Road , SG12 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkspur Academy Tower Road , SG12 7LP | 1out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery, Ware New Road , SG12 7BT | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 4,136 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 | 2,815 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 | 2,769 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | 2out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 4,632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nations Trading Limited | All Nations Christian College, Unadopted Roads East Of Cappell Lane Within Easneye College Complex | 821 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.