North Road, Hertford, SG14 2BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG14 2BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.9%	51.7%	1.8%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	50.1%	48.3%	-1.8%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SG14 2BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.3%	25.7%	2.4%	37.9%	-12.2%
Married: Opposite sex	66.7%	63.2%	-3.5%	44.2%	19.0%
Separated	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	5.6%	7.4%	1.8%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	3.6%	1.8%	-1.8%	6.1%	-4.3%

Health

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 (93.1%) 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	62.8%	66.6%	3.8%	48.4%	18.2%
Good health	30.8%	26.5%	-4.3%	33.6%	-7.1%
Fair health	5.2%	5.5%	0.3%	12.7%	-7.2%
Bad health	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	4.0%	-2.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 2BU this area, 4.8% 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 54.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8%	4.8%	-3.2%	18.2%	-13.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	7%	-3.4%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	11.8%	-2.7%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	4.4%	-0.4%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	15.9%	4.7%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	48.6%	54.6%	6.0%	33.8%	20.8%
Other	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.6%	95.7%	-2.9%	81.4%	14.3%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.5%	95.3%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
British Overseas	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	95.3%	-0.7%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.3%	76.7%	18.6%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	3.8%	13.5%	-9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42%	37.2%	4.8%
Christian	50.1%	46.2%	3.9%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Jewish	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is North Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Road was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Hertford Sele average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

North Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hertford Sele and the 75th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SG14 2BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on North Road are based on 363 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Hertfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for North Road, Hertford, SG14 2BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG14 2BU

Average Price
£751,461

Semi-Detached
£733,689

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£811,888

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for North Road

Average Price
£716,017

Semi-Detached
£838,772

Terraced
£816,017

Detached
£1,145,567

Flats/Maisonettes
£337,903

Other
£937,679

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on North Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
84 North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£850,125	2024-10-24	£870,880
74 North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2023-10-19	£789,117
97 North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£735,000	2023-06-29	£803,978
103 North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£775,000	2022-09-05	£809,736
111 North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£830,000	2022-05-20	£879,122

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG14 2BU

Employment

SG14 2BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

SG14 2BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	123
Retired	48
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	29
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Education	22
Financial and insurance activities	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Information and communication	19
Manufacturing	15
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	9
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU	- not rated	57 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollybush Primary School Fordwich Rise , SG14 2DF	3out of 4	507 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School Calton Avenue , SG14 2EP	3out of 4	617 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA	3out of 4	879 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bengeo Primary School The Avenue , Bengeo SG14 3DX	3out of 4	1,252 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG	3out of 4	635 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN	3out of 4	1,703 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP	4out of 4	4,101 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX	4out of 4	4,848 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF	- not rated	4,780 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Simon Balle All-Through School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ	4out of 4	2,198 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA	- not rated	1,052 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's in the Park St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX	- not rated	1,405 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB	2out of 4	4,637 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD	4out of 4	4,752 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU	- not rated	5,324 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar	Hertford County Hospital, North Road	642 yd
Bean And Gone Coffee	9A - 9D Great Northern Works, Hartham Lane	951 yd
The Secret Garden Cafe	89 - 91 The Avenue, Hertford	998 yd
Ilvino	3 St Andrew Street, Hertford	1,030 yd
Ruby	51 St Andrew Street, Hertford	1,030 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Millstream	88 Port Vale, Hertford	519 yd
The Golden Griffin	Windsor Drive, Hertford	628 yd
Hertford Baptist Church	15 Chambers Street, Bengeo	870 yd
Old Cross Tavern	8 St Andrew Street, Hertford	986 yd
Bengeo Working Mens Club	Bengeo Street, Bengeo	1,004 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mind The Gap Newsagents	Hertford North Railway Station, North Road	281 yd
Carleys	22 Fleming Crescent, Hertford	570 yd
Bengeo Tigers F.C	The Sele School, Welwyn Road	686 yd
Londis Hertford	133-135 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford	771 yd
Oh My Cod	39 Cowbridge, Hertford	867 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
CO-OP Store	26-34 Fleming Crescent, Hertford	570 yd
CO-OP Store	19 Bengeo Street, Bengeo	1,004 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Aldi, Gascoyne Way	1,013 yd
Sainsbury's	26 Old Cross, Hertford	1,058 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	114 yd
The Sele School Welwyn Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	683 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.6%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	159.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	206.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	29.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	27.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50.09 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SG14 2BU