North Road is in Hertford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG14 1LS 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 North Road, Hertford, SG14 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG14 1LZ, SG14 1PD, SG14 1LD, SG14 1LQ, SG14 1LG, SG14 1NR, SG14 1JX, SG14 1NZ, SG14 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG14 1LS 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 1LS, 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 1LS 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 North Road was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% lower than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 219th lowest crime rate of 458 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10C North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-26 | £651,250 |
| 16A North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2025-01-21 | £676,147 |
| 6 Rockleigh North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2024-09-26 | £1,493,985 |
| 4 Rockleigh North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2023-04-14 | £933,214 |
| 12A North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2019-10-10 | £1,300,134 |
SG14 1LS 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 Academy Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Mead Primary School Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | - not rated | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU | - not rated | 762 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 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybush Primary School Fordwich Rise , SG14 2DF | - not rated | 928 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 | 928 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Balle School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | - not rated | 1,456 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 | 4,312 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 | 1,456 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 | 783 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 | 1,064 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Prep St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | - not rated | 4,062 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 | 120 yd | |
| Ilvino | 3 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 416 yd | |
| Ruby | 51 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 416 yd | |
| Hertford Cake Co | 21 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 438 yd | |
| Sloppy's | 11 Old Cross, Hertford | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Millstream | 88 Port Vale, Hertford | 353 yd | |
| Old Cross Tavern | 8 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 388 yd | |
| Hertford Baptist Church | 15 Chambers Street, Bengeo | 440 yd | |
| Lunch Club | St Andrews Church, St Andrew Street | 443 yd | |
| Blind Boar | 5 Old Cross, Hertford | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Hertford | 133-135 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford | 353 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 39 Cowbridge, Hertford | 373 yd | |
| Sunlight Chinese | 10 St Andrew Street, Hertford | 388 yd | |
| Mind The Gap Newsagents | Hertford North Railway Station, North Road | 388 yd | |
| The Mexican | 6 Old Cross, Hertford | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi, Gascoyne Way | 368 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 26 Old Cross, Hertford | 529 yd | |
| CO-OP Store | 19 Bengeo Street, Bengeo | 945 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 140-144 Fore Street, Hertford | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hertingfordbury Park West Street | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Hertford) (Closed) 2-4 2-4 Railway Street | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Hertford Town Youth Fc PEGS LANE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Richard Hale School HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 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 | 927 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 | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.