High Street is in Widford, Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 8SP is located in the Ware Rural 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 High Street, Widford, Ware, SG12 8SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 8SR, SG12 8SN, SG12 8SW, SG12 8ST, SG12 8SQ, SG12 8RA, SG12 8RD, SG12 8SJ, SG12 8FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG12 8SP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 53.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 46.7% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 26% | 30.8% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 50% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 48.5% | 51.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 26% | 20.2% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 31.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 90.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 92.7% 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% | 92.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the Bishop's Stortford South average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
High Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bishop's Stortford South and the 206th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Netherton House High Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-09-30 | £356,670 |
| 1 Netherton House High Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2014-05-07 | £384,694 |
| 2 Netherton House High Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-08-13 | £332,887 |
| 2 Netherton House High Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, a newly built property | £167,500 | 2005-05-26 | £351,001 |
SG12 8SP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
SG12 8SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widford School Ware Road , Widford SG12 8RE | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School High Street , Hunsdon SG12 8NT | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wareside Church of England Primary School Reeves Green , Wareside SG12 7QR | 3out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery Tower Hill , SG10 6DL | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wych Church of England Primary School High Wych , CM21 0JB | 3out of 4 | 5,266 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,441 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's School South End , SG10 6EW | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man | High Street, Widford | 32 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Widford Playing Field LAMBS GARDENS | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Ware Cricket Club 6 NORTH VIEW COTTAGES 6 NORTH VIEW COTTAGES WARE ROAD | grass pitches | 486 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.