Bridges Court is in Hertford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG14 1HQ is located in the Hertford Bengeo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridges Court, Hertford, SG14 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG14 1HZ, SG13 8ES, SG13 8EU, SG14 1JA, SG14 1HG, SG14 1HE, SG14 1LT, SG14 1JZ, SG13 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG14 1HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 49.7% | 40.4% | -9.3% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 38.6% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 60.1% | 55% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 29.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 12% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 7.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.3% | 87.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 89.7% | 81.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 81.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 12.2% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridges Court was 244.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.4% higher than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridges Court has the 6th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 20th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Bridges Court, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-03-14 | £527,558 |
| 7 Bridges Court, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-08-27 | £510,856 |
| 4 Bridges Court, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-04-29 | £288,068 |
| 3 Bridges Court, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-06-13 | £327,802 |
| 7 Bridges Court, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2016-04-29 | £577,661 |
SG14 1HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abel Smith School Churchfields , Greencoates SG13 8AE | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery Morgans Road , SG13 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybush Primary School Fordwich Rise , SG14 2DF | 3out of 4 | 1,210 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 | 641 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 4,076 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 | 4,102 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 | 1,164 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 | 795 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's in the Park St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 3,915 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 4,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilvino | 3 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 86 yd | |
| Ruby | 51 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 86 yd | |
| Hertford Town Council | Ground And First Floors, Hertford Castle | 127 yd | |
| Hertford Cake Co | 21 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 139 yd | |
| No 5 Eat And Drink | 5 Old Cross, Hertford | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Club | St Andrews Church, St Andrew Street | 102 yd | |
| Old Cross Tavern | 8 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 140 yd | |
| Blind Boar | 5 Old Cross, Hertford | 198 yd | |
| The White Horse | 33 Castle Street, Hertford | 211 yd | |
| The Woolpack | Mill Bridge, Hertford | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Chinese | 10 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 140 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 2 Mill Bridge, Hertford | 254 yd | |
| The Wash BBQ House | Hertford Star, 18 The Wash | 262 yd | |
| The Mexican | 6 Old Cross, Hertford | 264 yd | |
| Ruay Rot | 6 Old Cross, Hertford | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Gascoyne Way | 101 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Old Cross, Hertford | 301 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 140-144 Fore Street, Hertford | 591 yd | |
| Tesco | Ware Road, Hertford | 850 yd | |
| CO-OP Store | 19 Bengeo Street, Bengeo | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Fitness (Hertford) (Closed) 2-4 2-4 Railway Street | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Richard Hale School HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 511 yd |
| Hertford Town Youth Fc PEGS LANE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Hertingfordbury Park West Street | grass pitches | 706 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 | 746 yd |
| Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue FIRE STATION FIRE STATION OLD LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 828 yd |
| Hertford Cricket Club Mangrove Road | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Simon Balle School MANGROVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,029 yd |
| Hartham Common & Kingsmead Hartham | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 yd |
| Morgans Walk MORGANS WALK | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.