Riversmeet is in Hertford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG14 1LE is located in the Hertford Bengeo 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 Riversmeet, Hertford, SG14 1LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG14 1LF, SG14 1NL, SG14 1LW, SG14 1LB, SG14 1NG, SG14 1JX, SG14 1NR, SG14 1LZ, SG14 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG14 1LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.1% | 49.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 40.1% | 40.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 41.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 49.2% | 47.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 38.5% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 13.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 44.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 6% | 1.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 85.2% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 83.1% | 81.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 81% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 12% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riversmeet was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Riversmeet has the 25th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 144th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Riversmeet, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-07-08 | £434,323 |
| 42 Riversmeet, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-11-26 | £461,150 |
| 48 Riversmeet, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-10-29 | £584,009 |
| 56 Riversmeet, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-30 | £557,900 |
| 92 Riversmeet, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £473,000 | 2021-03-25 | £526,634 |
SG14 1LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybush Primary School Fordwich Rise , SG14 2DF | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU | - not rated | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery Morgans Road , SG13 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abel Smith School Churchfields , Greencoates SG13 8AE | 4out of 4 | 1,271 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 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 4,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 4,551 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 | 4,575 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 | 1,591 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 | 837 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 4,632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar | Hertford County Hospital, North Road | 224 yd | |
| Ilvino | 3 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 517 yd | |
| Ruby | 51 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 517 yd | |
| Hertford Cake Co | 21 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 564 yd | |
| Hertford Town Council | Ground And First Floors, Hertford Castle | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse PH | Black Horse, 29-31 West Street | 396 yd | |
| Old Cross Tavern | 8 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 524 yd | |
| Wallfields Bowls Ltd | Bowls Club, Wallfields | 528 yd | |
| Lunch Club | St Andrews Church, St Andrew Street | 547 yd | |
| The White Horse | 33 Castle Street, Hertford | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Hertford | 133-135 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford | 137 yd | |
| Sunlight Chinese | 10 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 524 yd | |
| Mind The Gap Newsagents | Hertford North Railway Station, North Road | 560 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 39 Cowbridge, Hertford | 612 yd | |
| The Mexican | 6 Old Cross, Hertford | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Gascoyne Way | 375 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Old Cross, Hertford | 709 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 140-144 Fore Street, Hertford | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hertingfordbury Park West Street | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Hertford Town Youth Fc PEGS LANE | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Richard Hale School HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 853 yd |
| St Joseph'S In The Park ST. MARYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Hertford) (Closed) 2-4 2-4 Railway Street | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 952 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.