Railway Street is in Hertford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG14 1AP is located in the Hertford Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railway Street, Hertford, SG14 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG14 1BN, SG14 1BA, SG14 1BJ, SG14 1EH, SG14 1BG, SG14 1BD, SG14 1AL, SG14 1SH, SG14 1AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG14 1AP is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 46% | 46.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 54% | 53.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 SG14 1AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 44.9% | 45.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 17.7% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 18.8% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 12.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 38.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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 | 23.1% | 24% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 32.4% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.3% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 1.6% | -4.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.5% | 84.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 73.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 73.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 15.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 73.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 13.1% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Street was 567.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 711.8% higher than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Railway Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 4th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 219.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 Centurion House Railway Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2018-10-02 | £10,618 |
| Unit 2 Centurion House Railway Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2017-01-17 | £10,857 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Smith School Churchfields , Greencoates SG13 8AE | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery Morgans Road , SG13 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bengeo Primary School The Avenue , Bengeo SG14 3DX | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU | - not rated | 1,331 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 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF | - not rated | 3,613 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 | 874 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 | 614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's in the Park St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 4,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickle And Slice | 59 Fore Street, Hertford | 82 yd | |
| Dirties | 61 Fore Street, Hertford | 82 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 33 Railway Street, Hertford | 82 yd | |
| The Blue Oyster Bar | 11 Railway Street, Hertford | 87 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 2-4 Salisbury Square, Hertford | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Bell | 24 Railway Street, Hertford | 37 yd | |
| Lord Haig | 15 South Street, Hertford | 101 yd | |
| The Hertford Club | Lombard House, Bull Plain | 110 yd | |
| The White Hart | Market Place, Hertford | 112 yd | |
| Popworld | 7-11 Bull Plain, Hertford | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bebo | 3 Railway Street, Hertford | 82 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 7-10 Warren Place, Railway Street | 100 yd | |
| Pearl Milk Bar | 53 Railway Street, Hertford | 116 yd | |
| Sugar Mama's | 5 Maidenhead Street, Hertford | 138 yd | |
| Bosphorus Kebab | 136 Fore Street, Hertford | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 140-144 Fore Street, Hertford | 151 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Old Cross, Hertford | 311 yd | |
| Tesco | Ware Road, Hertford | 357 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Gascoyne Way | 594 yd | |
| CO-OP Store | 19 Bengeo Street, Bengeo | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Fitness (Hertford) (Closed) 2-4 2-4 Railway Street | health and fitness suite | 95 yd |
| Hartham Leisure Centre HARTHAM LEISURE CENTRE HARTHAM LEISURE CENTRE HARTHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 383 yd |
| Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue FIRE STATION FIRE STATION OLD LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 396 yd |
| Richard Hale School HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hertford) MADFORD RETAIL PARK MADFORD RETAIL PARK WARE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Hartham Common & Kingsmead Hartham | grass pitches, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Simon Balle School MANGROVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Hertford Cricket Club Mangrove Road | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Hertford Town Youth Fc PEGS LANE | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Bengeo Sports Ground NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.