Wilton Crescent is in Hertford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG13 8JW is located in the Hertford Castle 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 Wilton Crescent, Hertford, SG13 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG13 8JJ, SG13 8JX, SG13 8JU, SG13 8JY, SG13 8JS, SG13 8JH, SG13 8JP, SG13 8JR, SG13 8HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG13 8JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 28.3% | 28.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 50.8% | 46.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 10.5% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 41.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.4% | 90.6% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.7% | 92.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilton Crescent was 97.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% higher than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilton Crescent has the 16th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 83rd highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Wilton Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2025-08-01 | £333,660 |
| 24 Wilton Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-27 | £330,460 |
| 26 Wilton Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-07-14 | £340,140 |
| 32 Wilton Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2022-05-12 | £282,021 |
| 36 Wilton Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £244,950 | 2015-04-13 | £315,873 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery Morgans Road , SG13 8DR | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abel Smith School Churchfields , Greencoates SG13 8AE | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybush Primary School Fordwich Rise , SG14 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 4,586 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 | 4,717 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 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's in the Park St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 3,945 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Bar And Restaurant | 86 Horns Mill Road, Hertford | 308 yd | |
| Hertfordshire Catering Limited | Hertfordshire County Council Finance Department, County Hall | 645 yd | |
| Riverside BBQ School | The Riverside Garden Centre, Lower Hatfield Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse PH | Black Horse, 29-31 West Street | 876 yd | |
| Wallfields Bowls Ltd | Bowls Club, Wallfields | 881 yd | |
| The White Horse | 33 Castle Street, Hertford | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgans Walk MORGANS WALK | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Hertford Town Youth Fc PEGS LANE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Hertingfordbury Park West Street | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Richard Hale School HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.