Fore Street is in Hertford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG14 1DE is located in the Hertford Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 2009-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG14 1DA, SG14 1BZ, SG14 1PF, SG14 1DF, SG14 1PA, SG14 1DP, SG14 1DW, SG14 1DN, SG14 1FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG14 1DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 52.6% | 56.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 17.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -26.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 10.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 53.5% | 48.3% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 15.2% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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.
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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 10.2% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 46.5% | -7.3% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.7% | 94.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 87.3% | 85.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 86% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fore Street was 649.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 828.8% higher than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fore Street has the highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 3rd highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 307.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 11 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2022-12-02 | £251,221 |
| Flat 5 11 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-08-20 | £167,559 |
| Flat 4 11 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2019-06-28 | £243,339 |
| Flat 6 11 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-03-22 | £249,167 |
| Flat 3 11 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2019-02-27 | £210,311 |
SG14 1DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 155 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abel Smith School Churchfields , Greencoates SG13 8AE | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery Morgans Road , SG13 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bengeo Primary School The Avenue , Bengeo SG14 3DX | 3out of 4 | 1,446 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 | 512 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 3,736 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 | 3,767 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 | 877 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 | 729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's in the Park St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 4,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEACH. | 18 Fore Street, Hertford | 28 yd | |
| Dinnio | 12-16 Fore Street, Hertford | 28 yd | |
| Shahenshah Indian Cuisine | 6-10 Fore Street, Hertford | 28 yd | |
| The Mudlarks Cafe | 32 Fore Street, Hertford | 49 yd | |
| Turkish Kitchen | 15 Maidenhead Street, Hertford | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Arms Hotel | 24-26 Fore Street, Hertford | 28 yd | |
| Castle Snooker Club | 3-5 Honey Lane, Hertford | 56 yd | |
| Blackbirds | 17 Parliament Square, Hertford | 79 yd | |
| The White Hart | Market Place, Hertford | 79 yd | |
| The Six Templars | 1 The Wash, Hertford | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Mama's | 5 Maidenhead Street, Hertford | 61 yd | |
| Memsaabs | 3 Green Dragon Vaults, The Wash | 69 yd | |
| Chicken Popsters | 26 Maidenhead Street, Hertford | 96 yd | |
| Midwest Kebabs | 18A Parliament Square, Hertford | 97 yd | |
| Bebo | 3 Railway Street, Hertford | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 140-144 Fore Street, Hertford | 253 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Old Cross, Hertford | 288 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Gascoyne Way | 440 yd | |
| Tesco | Ware Road, Hertford | 529 yd | |
| CO-OP Store | 19 Bengeo Street, Bengeo | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Fitness (Hertford) (Closed) 2-4 2-4 Railway Street | health and fitness suite | 95 yd |
| Richard Hale School HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 433 yd |
| Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue FIRE STATION FIRE STATION OLD LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 489 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 | 550 yd |
| Simon Balle School MANGROVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Hertford) MADFORD RETAIL PARK MADFORD RETAIL PARK WARE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Hertford Cricket Club Mangrove Road | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Hertford Town Youth Fc PEGS LANE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Hartham Common & Kingsmead Hartham | grass pitches, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Hertingfordbury Park West Street | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.