The Limes is in Hertford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG14 1LG is located in the Hertford Bengeo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Limes, Hertford, SG14 1LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG14 1NZ, SG14 1PD, SG14 1LR, SG14 1LN, SG14 1JX, SG14 1LS, SG14 1LZ, SG14 1LT, SG14 1JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG14 1LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 46.9% | 53.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 28.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 56.7% | 56.4% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SG14 1LG this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.4% | 50.2% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 97.2% | 89.5% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 93.1% | 85.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 86.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Limes was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Limes has the 25th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 219th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 The Limes North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-10-10 | £285,000 |
| Flat 8 The Limes North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2023-09-29 | £281,805 |
| Flat 4 The Limes North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2023-07-20 | £295,137 |
| Flat 9 The Limes North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-08-03 | £247,201 |
| Flat 7 The Limes North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-02-25 | £286,518 |
SG14 1LG 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU | - not rated | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybush Primary School Fordwich Rise , SG14 2DF | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abel Smith School Churchfields , Greencoates SG13 8AE | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery Morgans Road , SG13 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,278 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 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 4,323 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 | 4,322 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's in the Park St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 4,581 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 | 203 yd | |
| Ilvino | 3 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 301 yd | |
| Ruby | 51 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 301 yd | |
| Hertford Cake Co | 21 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 327 yd | |
| Sloppy's | 11 Old Cross, Hertford | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cross Tavern | 8 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 277 yd | |
| Lunch Club | St Andrews Church, St Andrew Street | 329 yd | |
| Hertford Baptist Church | 15 Chambers Street, Bengeo | 384 yd | |
| The Millstream | 88 Port Vale, Hertford | 401 yd | |
| Blind Boar | 5 Old Cross, Hertford | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlight Chinese | 10 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 277 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 39 Cowbridge, Hertford | 303 yd | |
| Londis Hertford | 133-135 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford | 399 yd | |
| The Mexican | 6 Old Cross, Hertford | 431 yd | |
| Ruay Rot | 6 Old Cross, Hertford | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Gascoyne Way | 258 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Old Cross, Hertford | 433 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 140-144 Fore Street, Hertford | 853 yd | |
| CO-OP Store | 19 Bengeo Street, Bengeo | 939 yd | |
| Tesco | Ware Road, Hertford | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Fitness (Hertford) (Closed) 2-4 2-4 Railway Street | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Hertingfordbury Park West Street | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Hertford Town Youth Fc PEGS LANE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Richard Hale School HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 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 | 854 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 869 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 154.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 154.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 21.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.