Hillside is in Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 9JZ 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 Hillside, Ware, SG12 9JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 9JU, SG12 9JT, SG12 9JX, SG12 9JH, SG12 9LA, SG12 9JN, SG12 9JG, SG12 9HT, SG12 9JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG12 9JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 38.5% | 42.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 37.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) 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 | 47.8% | 53.8% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.3% | 11% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 16.1% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 42.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.4% | 88% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 90.5% | 82.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 8.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 81.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Ware Priory average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillside has the 27th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory and the 192nd 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 been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Hillside, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2024-07-12 | £889,440 |
| 21 Hillside, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2023-10-09 | £909,159 |
| 23 Hillside, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-09-04 | £647,726 |
| 5 Hillside, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-03-17 | £629,171 |
| 18A Hillside, Ware, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-01-05 | £556,891 |
SG12 9JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 171 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Park Road , SG12 0AW | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery, Ware New Road , SG12 7BT | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshill Infant School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 4,848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 5,052 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 385 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 | 3,009 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 | 997 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 3,687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Support Learn | Restaurant, The Priory | 399 yd | |
| Stax's House | 30 Amwell End, Ware | 426 yd | |
| Rainbow Breakfast Bar | 3 High Street, Ware | 456 yd | |
| Brick Lane Bagel Ware | 16 Amwell End, Ware | 466 yd | |
| Blend Organics | 12 Amwell End, Ware | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewery Tap | 83 High Street, Ware | 452 yd | |
| The Hop Box | 14 Amwell End, Ware | 469 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 37 Amwell End, Ware | 481 yd | |
| Royal Oak Public House | 22 London Road, Ware | 493 yd | |
| The Saracen's Head | Saracens Head, Bridge Foot | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle King | 29 - 31 Amwell End, Ware | 452 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 18 Amwell End, Ware | 459 yd | |
| Super Kebab And Chicken | 28 Amwell End, Ware | 459 yd | |
| Andrews Fish Bar & Restaurant | 9 Amwell End, Ware | 481 yd | |
| HUCKLEBERRYS | 7 Amwell End, Ware | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5-6 West Street, Ware | 529 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Star Street, Ware | 696 yd | |
| Asda | Watton Road, Ware | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School BROADMEADS | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Ware Priory Lido PRIORY STREET | swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Ware Drill Hall AMWELL END | 508 yd | |
| Allenburys Sports & Social Club Harris's Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Hertford Rugby Football Club Hoe Lane | grass pitches, squash courts | 592 yd |
| Chadwell Springs Golf Club HERTFORD ROAD | golf | 603 yd |
| Presdales School HOE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Fanshawe Pool & Gym PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.