Cowper Crescent, Hertford, SG14 3DY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG14 3DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	53.2%	0.2%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	47%	46.8%	-0.2%	49.0%	-2.2%

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 3DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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	17.1%	23.5%	6.4%	37.9%	-14.4%
Married: Opposite sex	69.6%	63.1%	-6.5%	44.2%	18.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	1.6%	3%	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	3.5%	5.4%	1.9%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	8.2%	4%	-4.2%	6.1%	-2.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	57.7%	52.1%	-5.6%	48.4%	3.7%
Good health	30.7%	32.1%	1.4%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	9.7%	11.8%	2.1%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	1.3%	2.9%	1.6%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.2%	10.5%	-4.7%	18.2%	-7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.4%	11.5%	4.1%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	12.9%	-8.9%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	4.4%	0.5%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	16.6%	6.1%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	38.9%	41.7%	2.8%	33.8%	7.9%
Other	2.3%	2.4%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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)
Indian	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	97.8%	93.6%	-4.2%	81.4%	12.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	95%	93.4%	-1.6%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	3.8%	2.9%	-0.9%	6.1%	-3.2%
Africa	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	93.4%	0.0%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	1.3%	5.6%	4.3%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0.3%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.2%	76.7%	13.5%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	55.7%	46.2%	9.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Cowper Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowper Crescent was 64.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cowper Crescent has the 28th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 154th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£61,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SG14 3DY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Cowper Crescent are based on 117 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 Cowper Crescent, Hertford, SG14 3DY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG14 3DY

Average Price
£642,408

Semi-Detached
£642,408

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cowper Crescent

Average Price
£691,193

Semi-Detached
£679,009

Terraced
£627,855

Detached
£752,844

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cowper CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Cowper Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2024-07-01	£636,322
5 Cowper Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2019-08-23	£711,215
20 Cowper Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2007-07-06	£636,094
2 Cowper Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2003-06-20	£659,335
12 Cowper Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£214,000	2001-09-11	£672,391

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG14 3DY

Employment

SG14 3DY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SG14 3DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	98
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bengeo Primary School The Avenue , Bengeo SG14 3DX	3out of 4	275 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU	- not rated	1,105 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA	3out of 4	1,234 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School Calton Avenue , SG14 2EP	3out of 4	1,536 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollybush Primary School Fordwich Rise , SG14 2DF	3out of 4	1,664 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	1,743 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN	3out of 4	2,121 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP	4out of 4	3,165 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX	4out of 4	4,242 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	4,062 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	2,328 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	892 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's in the Park St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX	- not rated	2,477 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB	2out of 4	4,108 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD	4out of 4	4,241 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU	- not rated	5,349 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Secret Garden Cafe	89 - 91 The Avenue, Hertford		186 yd
The Secret Thai Garden	146 - 148 Bengeo Street, Hertford		285 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thai Garden @ Greyhound	146 - 148 Bengeo Street, Hertford	285 yd
The White Lion	59 Bengeo Street, Bengeo	489 yd
Bengeo Working Mens Club	Bengeo Street, Bengeo	623 yd
The Millstream	88 Port Vale, Hertford	1,052 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
V & V	17 Crouchfield, Bengeo		420 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
CO-OP Store	19 Bengeo Street, Bengeo		623 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bengeo Sports Ground NEW ROAD	grass pitches	781 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	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%

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	71.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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