Walton Road is in Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 9PQ 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 Walton Road, Ware, SG12 9PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 9PJ, SG12 9PH, SG12 9LS, SG12 9LQ, SG12 9NU, SG12 9LP, SG12 9JJ, SG12 9JS, SG12 9JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG12 9PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 31.2% | 42.8% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 36.1% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 43.4% | 51.1% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 7.4% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.2% | 19% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 16.7% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 39% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.1% | 84.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 87.1% | 80.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 79.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 11.7% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walton Road was 168.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.7% higher than the Ware Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walton Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory and the 35th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4C Walton Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-08-27 | £1,271,020 |
| 35 Walton Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-11-26 | £860,433 |
| 17 Walton Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2020-08-28 | £849,171 |
| 11 Walton Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-01-29 | £484,492 |
| 41 Walton Road, Ware, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2015-11-25 | £821,533 |
SG12 9PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 5,141 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 | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery, Ware New Road , SG12 7BT | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Park Road , SG12 0AW | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkspur Academy Tower Road , SG12 7LP | 1out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshill Infant School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 494 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 4,512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 5,401 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 | 45 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 | 3,244 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 | 810 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | 2out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stax's House | 30 Amwell End, Ware | 271 yd | |
| Neelakash Restaurant | 3 Amwell End, Ware | 306 yd | |
| Huckleberry Chicken | 7 Amwell End, Ware | 306 yd | |
| Brick Lane Bagel Ware | 16 Amwell End, Ware | 327 yd | |
| Blend Organics | 12 Amwell End, Ware | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Public House | 22 London Road, Ware | 140 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 37 Amwell End, Ware | 306 yd | |
| The Hop Box | 14 Amwell End, Ware | 333 yd | |
| The Saracen's Head | Saracens Head, Bridge Foot | 423 yd | |
| The Waterside Inn | Bridge Foot, Ware | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle King | 29 - 31 Amwell End, Ware | 260 yd | |
| Andrews Fish Bar & Restaurant | 9 Amwell End, Ware | 306 yd | |
| HUCKLEBERRYS | 7 Amwell End, Ware | 306 yd | |
| Crystal Kebabs | 33 Amwell End, Ware | 306 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 18 Amwell End, Ware | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Star Street, Ware | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | 5-6 West Street, Ware | 625 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ware Drill Hall AMWELL END | 289 yd | |
| Presdales School HOE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School BROADMEADS | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Hertford Rugby Football Club Hoe Lane | grass pitches, squash courts | 626 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Ware Priory Lido PRIORY STREET | swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Chadwell Springs Golf Club HERTFORD ROAD | golf | 891 yd |
| Allenburys Sports & Social Club Harris's Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Presdales Recreation Ground WALNUT TREE WALK | grass pitches | 988 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 | 216 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.