SG13 8LH is in Howe Green, Hertford and East Hertfordshire district. SG13 8LH is located in the Hertford Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howe Green, Hertford, SG13 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG13 8LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 SG13 8LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.6% 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 | 24.4% | 20.1% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 67.6% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 23.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 60.7% | 63.7% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 26.6% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 10.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 14.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 13.8% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 44.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.6% | 92.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 84.6% 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% | 84.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 83.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.1% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 67.6% | 46.2% | 21.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SG13 8LH was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% higher than the Hertford Rural average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
SG13 8LH has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hertford Rural and the 213th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cottage, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,440,000 | 2021-03-31 | £1,642,549 |
| Laurel Cottage, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2016-09-09 | £1,570,896 |
| Red Cottage, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,115,000 | 2015-10-05 | £1,493,381 |
| South Lodge, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £712,500 | 2014-01-31 | £1,148,408 |
| Howe Green Manor, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 1997-02-24 | £8,109,375 |
SG13 8LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG13 8LH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School School Lane , AL9 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School Birch Green , SG14 2LR | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Ashendene Road , Bayford SG13 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery School The Commons , AL7 4RU | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchlytes Primary School Watchlytes , AL7 2AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | 2out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 5,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 4,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire Polo Club Woolmers Park MANSION HOUSE MANSION HOUSE WOOLMERS PARK | grass pitches | 899 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
| Median download speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.