Wheatsheaf Road is in Hunsdon, Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 8NS is located in the Hunsdon 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 Wheatsheaf Road, Hunsdon, Ware, SG12 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 8NQ, SG12 8NR, SG12 8NP, SG12 8NW, SG12 8NL, SG12 8NN, SG12 8NT, SG12 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG12 8NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.4% | 36.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 46.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 50.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 31.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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.
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 24.5% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 10.9% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 19.3% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 21.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 97.2% | 95.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheatsheaf Road was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Bishop's Stortford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wheatsheaf Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bishop's Stortford South and the 134th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Wheatsheaf Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-11-30 | £401,535 |
| 17 Wheatsheaf Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2016-10-31 | £327,452 |
| 11 Wheatsheaf Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-02-19 | £448,544 |
| 22 Wheatsheaf Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2015-06-04 | £363,476 |
| 6 Wheatsheaf Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2012-03-21 | £397,897 |
SG12 8NS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School High Street , Hunsdon SG12 8NT | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford School Ware Road , Widford SG12 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wareside Church of England Primary School Reeves Green , Wareside SG12 7QR | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Mill Race , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery Tower Hill , SG10 6DL | 3out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth's Centre Perry Green , SG10 6EW | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's School South End , SG10 6EW | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 5,330 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 8 High Street, Hunsdon | 409 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 2 High Street, Hunsdon | 499 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 | 230 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 261.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.