Riversmeet is in Hertford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG14 1LF 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 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG14 1LE, SG14 1LB, SG14 1NL, SG14 1LW, SG14 1JX, SG14 1NG, SG14 1NR, SG14 1LZ, SG14 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG14 1LF 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 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Riversmeet has the 29th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 191st highest crime rate of 458 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Riversmeet, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2025-07-04 | £284,025 |
| 3 Riversmeet, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2025-03-14 | £279,709 |
| 27 Riversmeet, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-16 | £270,827 |
| 12 Riversmeet, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-05-24 | £292,140 |
| 7 Riversmeet, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-17 | £301,844 |
SG14 1LF 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 Academy Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Mead Primary School Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU | - not rated | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road , SG14 2BU | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybush Primary School Fordwich Rise , SG14 2DF | - not rated | 913 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 | - not rated | 877 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Balle School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF | - not rated | 4,463 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 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Prep St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford, Ware and Bishop's Stortford Area Pupil Referral Unit Longmore Educ'n Support Centre , Churchfields SG13 8AE | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 167 yd | |
| Ilvino | 3 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 502 yd | |
| Ruby | 51 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 502 yd | |
| Hertford Cake Co | 21 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 546 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 | 430 yd | |
| Old Cross Tavern | 8 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 503 yd | |
| Lunch Club | St Andrews Church, St Andrew Street | 532 yd | |
| Wallfields Bowls Ltd | Bowls Club, Wallfields | 555 yd | |
| The Millstream | 88 Port Vale, Hertford | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Hertford | 133-135 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford | 138 yd | |
| Sunlight Chinese | 10 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 503 yd | |
| Mind The Gap Newsagents | Hertford North Railway Station, North Road | 508 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 39 Cowbridge, Hertford | 574 yd | |
| The Mexican | 6 Old Cross, Hertford | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Gascoyne Way | 372 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Old Cross, Hertford | 684 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 140-144 Fore Street, Hertford | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hertingfordbury Park West Street | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Hertford Town Youth Fc PEGS LANE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Richard Hale School HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Hertford) (Closed) 2-4 2-4 Railway Street | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| St Joseph'S In The Park ST. MARYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 918 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.