Brookside is in Hertford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG13 7LL is located in the Hertford Kingsmead 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 Brookside, Hertford, SG13 7LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG13 7NF, SG13 7LJ, SG13 7NN, SG13 7RF, SG13 7NR, SG13 7WX, SG13 7LQ, SG13 7WY, SG13 7NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG13 7LL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 52% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 35.9% | 39% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 59% | 56.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around SG13 7LL this area, 7.8% 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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 48.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.5% | 92.4% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 94.1% | 89.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 88.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookside was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% lower than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brookside has the 20th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 211th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Brookside, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-02-21 | £296,096 |
| 64 Brookside, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-05-10 | £601,581 |
| 56 Brookside, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-03-18 | £311,137 |
| 46 Brookside, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-04-06 | £288,068 |
| 24 Brookside, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2018-07-12 | £527,990 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Smith School Churchfields , Greencoates SG13 8AE | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatcroft Primary School Stanstead Road , SG13 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery Morgans Road , SG13 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bengeo Primary School The Avenue , Bengeo SG14 3DX | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 5,450 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 | 2,905 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 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's in the Park St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 3,113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5A, Madford Retail Park | 422 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Madford Retail Park, Ware Road | 422 yd | |
| Fire Station | Old London Road, Hertford | 547 yd | |
| The Raj | 30 Ware Road, Hertford | 559 yd | |
| Hertford Methodist Church Trustees | Hertford Methodist Church, Ware Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens Head | 45 Ware Road, Hertford | 515 yd | |
| Great Eastern Tavern | 29 Railway Place, Hertford | 585 yd | |
| Jungle Bar | 117 Fore Street, Hertford | 764 yd | |
| The Hummingbird | 130 Fore Street, Hertford | 793 yd | |
| Lord Haig | 15 South Street, Hertford | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One Chinese Takeaway | 7 Ware Road, Hertford | 582 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 5 Ware Road, Hertford | 582 yd | |
| Bosphorus Kebab | 136 Fore Street, Hertford | 793 yd | |
| Pearl Milk Bar | 53 Railway Street, Hertford | 851 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 7-10 Warren Place, Railway Street | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Ware Road, Hertford | 712 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 140-144 Fore Street, Hertford | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Hertford) MADFORD RETAIL PARK MADFORD RETAIL PARK WARE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 412 yd |
| Simon Balle School MANGROVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue FIRE STATION FIRE STATION OLD LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 544 yd |
| Hertford Cricket Club Mangrove Road | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Hertford) (Closed) 2-4 2-4 Railway Street | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Richard Hale School HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.