Hertingfordbury Road is in Hertingfordbury, Hertford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG14 2LA is located in the Hertford Sele 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 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertingfordbury, Hertford, SG14 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG14 2TA, SG14 2TB, SG14 2TG, SG14 2TD, SG14 2TE, SG14 2EH, SG14 2SD, SG14 2SB, SG14 2TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG14 2LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 33.3% | 40.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 38.8% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 48% | 56.2% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 32.1% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 42.9% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 95.3% | 87.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 87.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hertingfordbury Road was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Hertford Sele average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hertingfordbury Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hertford Sele and the 171st lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2022-02-25 | £1,053,344 |
| 204A Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £978,000 | 2022-02-14 | £1,062,031 |
| 204 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2021-12-16 | £1,043,390 |
| 206A Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2021-11-22 | £1,037,840 |
| 202 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2020-09-11 | £871,338 |
SG14 2LA 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Primary School Fordwich Rise , SG14 2DF | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School Calton Avenue , SG14 2EP | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School Birch Green , SG14 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 5,118 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,789 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 | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Griffin | Windsor Drive, Hertford | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengeo Tigers F.C | The Sele School, Welwyn Road | 449 yd | |
| Carleys | 22 Fleming Crescent, Hertford | 649 yd | |
| Mind The Gap Newsagents | Hertford North Railway Station, North Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Londis Hertford | 133-135 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP Store | 26-34 Fleming Crescent, Hertford | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sele School Welwyn Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 453 yd |
| Hertingfordbury Recreation Ground ST. MARYS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 626 yd |
| St Joseph'S In The Park ST. MARYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.