The Grotto, Ware, SG12 9JH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG12 9JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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	53%	54.5%	1.5%	51.0%	3.5%
Male	47%	45.5%	-1.5%	49.0%	-3.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SG12 9JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.7%	25.8%	10.1%	37.9%	-12.1%
Married: Opposite sex	73.3%	62.5%	-10.8%	44.2%	18.3%
Separated	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5%	4.3%	-0.7%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	5.3%	6.3%	1.0%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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 (93%) 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	56.7%	63.1%	6.4%	48.4%	14.7%
Good health	32.8%	29.9%	-2.9%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	8.3%	5.7%	-2.6%	12.7%	-7.0%
Bad health	2%	0.9%	-1.1%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around SG12 9JH this area, 4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.9%	4%	-4.9%	18.2%	-14.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	6%	-4.7%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	11.5%	-2.0%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	4.3%	1.5%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	18.3%	4.8%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	48.4%	55.6%	7.2%	33.8%	21.8%
Other	2.1%	0.3%	-1.8%	2.8%	-2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	96.9%	96.9%	0.0%	81.4%	15.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% 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	96.3%	91.7%	-4.6%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	0.9%	3.9%	3.0%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.3%	0.8%
British Overseas	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	91.7%	-4.3%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.8%	4.8%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0.2%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.1%	37.2%	1.9%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is The Grotto Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grotto was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Ware Priory average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Grotto has the 19th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory and the 158th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SG12 9JH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Grotto are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Hertfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Grotto, Ware, SG12 9JH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG12 9JH

Average Price
£757,158

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£757,158

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Grotto

Average Price
£753,193

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£753,193

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The GrottoStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 The Grotto, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£820,000	2024-08-28	£868,531
4 The Grotto, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2014-03-07	£786,364
1 The Grotto, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2007-07-09	£771,241
1 The Grotto, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£379,995	2005-07-08	£798,451
4 The Grotto, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2005-05-26	£654,202

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG12 9JH

Employment

SG12 9JH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	155
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	34
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	35
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Manufacturing	20
Construction	16
Financial and insurance activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN	4out of 4	5,336 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY	- not rated	199 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery, Ware New Road , SG12 7BT	3out of 4	777 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Park Road , SG12 0AW	3out of 4	894 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingshill Infant School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL	4out of 4	1,467 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Larkspur Academy Tower Road , SG12 7LP	1out of 4	1,533 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX	4out of 4	670 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP	4out of 4	1,145 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN	3out of 4	3,657 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF	2out of 4	4,718 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG	3out of 4	5,164 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF	- not rated	242 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Simon Balle All-Through School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ	4out of 4	3,072 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB	2out of 4	898 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD	4out of 4	1,016 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU	- not rated	3,449 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA	- not rated	3,500 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH	4out of 4	3,546 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stax's House	30 Amwell End, Ware	337 yd
Brick Lane Bagel Ware	16 Amwell End, Ware	388 yd
Neelakash Restaurant	3 Amwell End, Ware	393 yd
Huckleberry Chicken	7 Amwell End, Ware	393 yd
Blend Organics	12 Amwell End, Ware	398 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Oak Public House	22 London Road, Ware	360 yd
The Hop Box	14 Amwell End, Ware	392 yd
Spread Eagle	37 Amwell End, Ware	393 yd
The Saracen's Head	Saracens Head, Bridge Foot	468 yd
The Brewery Tap	83 High Street, Ware	486 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Noodle King	29 - 31 Amwell End, Ware	355 yd
The Lighthouse	18 Amwell End, Ware	381 yd
Super Kebab And Chicken	28 Amwell End, Ware	381 yd
Andrews Fish Bar & Restaurant	9 Amwell End, Ware	393 yd
HUCKLEBERRYS	7 Amwell End, Ware	393 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	5-6 West Street, Ware	547 yd
Sainsbury's	1 Star Street, Ware	610 yd
Asda	Watton Road, Ware	953 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School BROADMEADS	grass pitches	256 yd
Ware Drill Hall AMWELL END		409 yd
Hertford Rugby Football Club Hoe Lane	grass pitches, squash courts	552 yd
Presdales School HOE LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	558 yd
Ware Priory Lido PRIORY STREET	swimming pool	580 yd
Chadwell Springs Golf Club HERTFORD ROAD	golf	676 yd
Allenburys Sports & Social Club Harris's Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	698 yd
Christ Church C Of E Primary School NEW ROAD	grass pitches	720 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	202.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG12 9JH