Crib Street is in Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 9HG is located in the Ware Priory 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 Crib Street, Ware, SG12 9HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 7LX, SG12 7PF, SG12 9HE, SG12 9HF, SG12 7LT, SG12 0PX, SG12 7PG, SG12 7LY, SG12 9GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG12 9HG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 52.2% | 55.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 9HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 46.7% | 60.5% | 13.8% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 17.4% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 12.8% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 37.1% | 48.5% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 33.1% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 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 | 21.6% | 19.1% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 19.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 11.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 33.5% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 84% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 89.4% | 84.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 84.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crib Street was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Ware Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crib Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory and the 143rd highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Crib Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-04-29 | £270,000 |
| 132 Crib Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-03-27 | £181,431 |
| 166 Crib Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-01-15 | £213,858 |
| 150 Crib Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2024-11-22 | £236,940 |
| 130 Crib Street, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2024-09-20 | £181,362 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshill Infant School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery, Ware New Road , SG12 7BT | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Park Road , SG12 0AW | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 4,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 5,406 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 | 951 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 | 3,822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 4,357 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mixer | 6 Baldock Street, Ware | 329 yd | |
| Ware Tandoori | 18 Baldock Street, Ware | 329 yd | |
| Ware To Eat | 20 Baldock Street, Ware | 329 yd | |
| Prezzo | 1-4 Tudor Square, Ware | 361 yd | |
| Manolya Catering Ltd | 21-22 Tudor Square, Ware | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle Volunteer | 21 Collett Road, Ware | 199 yd | |
| The Albion Public House | 12 Crib Street, Ware | 239 yd | |
| High Oak Public House | 26 High Oak Road, Ware | 247 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Gladstone Hall, Gladstone Road | 318 yd | |
| Old Bulls Head | 24-26 Baldock Street, Ware | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Li's | 12 Baldock Street, Ware | 329 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 13 Baldock Street, Ware | 390 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 37 Baldock Street, Ware | 390 yd | |
| Quality Pizza | 39 Baldock Street, Ware | 390 yd | |
| Tops Pizza / Wingo's | 40 Church Street, Ware | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5-6 West Street, Ware | 388 yd | |
| Asda | Watton Road, Ware | 477 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Star Street, Ware | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Ware Priory Lido PRIORY STREET | swimming pool | 571 yd |
| St Marys Junior School HEATH DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School BROADMEADS | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Ware Drill Hall AMWELL END | 737 yd | |
| Allenburys Sports & Social Club Harris's Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Trinity Playing Fields FANHAMS HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| The Chauncy School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 98.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.