St Leonards Road, Hertford, SG14 3JN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG14 3JN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	48.2%	-6.0%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	45.8%	51.8%	6.0%	49.0%	2.8%

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 3JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.7% 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	12.8%	15.9%	3.1%	37.9%	-22.0%
Married: Opposite sex	74.9%	70.7%	-4.2%	44.2%	26.5%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	4.3%	3.7%	-0.6%	9.1%	-5.4%
Widowed	7.2%	7.3%	0.1%	6.1%	1.2%

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 (88.9%) 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	50.7%	60.1%	9.4%	48.4%	11.7%
Good health	33.5%	28.8%	-4.7%	33.6%	-4.8%
Fair health	13.7%	7.7%	-6.0%	12.7%	-5.0%
Bad health	1.8%	2.9%	1.1%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

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 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.9%	11.4%	-3.5%	18.2%	-6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	8.5%	-1.3%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.3%	15%	-6.3%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	0.9%	2.8%	1.9%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	13.4%	4.0%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	42.1%	48.4%	6.3%	33.8%	14.6%
Other	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	97.5%	92%	-5.5%	81.4%	10.6%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	95.4%	96.5%	1.1%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0.7%	1%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	95.8%	0.7%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0.6%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92%	76.7%	15.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.9%	37.2%	-3.3%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is St Leonards Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Leonards Road was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Hertford Bengeo average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Leonards Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

🔎 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 3JN, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (very 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 St Leonards Road are based on 41 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 St Leonards Road, Hertford, SG14 3JN

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG14 3JN

Average Price
£1,181,950

Semi-Detached
£732,259

Terraced
£789,406

Detached
£1,392,508

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Leonards Road

Average Price
£917,301

Semi-Detached
£741,060

Terraced
£823,967

Detached
£1,161,235

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Leonards Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 St Leonards Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£640,000	2019-08-28	£771,487
The Stables St Leonards Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£1,137,500	2013-09-09	£1,937,826
Birchwoods, 8 St Leonards Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£580,000	2011-06-15	£1,006,103
6 St Leonards Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£476,000	2007-10-26	£823,967
Oak Mead Bengeo Hall St Leonards Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£875,000	2005-07-15	£1,852,733

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG14 3JN

Employment

SG14 3JN 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 3JN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Information and communication	7
Manufacturing	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	642 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale , SG14 3AA	3out of 4	1,187 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abel Smith School Churchfields , Greencoates SG13 8AE	4out of 4	1,416 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Road , SG14 2BU	- not rated	1,629 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wheatcroft Primary School Stanstead Road , SG13 7HQ	3out of 4	1,689 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN	3out of 4	1,760 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG	3out of 4	2,319 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP	4out of 4	2,416 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX	4out of 4	3,335 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	3,182 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	1,716 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	735 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's in the Park St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX	- not rated	2,665 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB	2out of 4	3,193 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD	4out of 4	3,326 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU	- not rated	4,540 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
Roam Espresso Ltd	16A Dicker Mill, Hertford	599 yd
The Secret Thai Garden	146 - 148 Bengeo Street, Hertford	650 yd
Hartham Leisure Centre Cafe	Hartham Leisure Centre, Hartham Lane	752 yd
Mead Lane Cafe	13 Mead Lane, Hertford	759 yd
Hertford Methodist Church Trustees	Hertford Methodist Church, Ware Road	1,019 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White Lion	59 Bengeo Street, Bengeo	645 yd
Thai Garden @ Greyhound	146 - 148 Bengeo Street, Hertford	650 yd
Bengeo Working Mens Club	Bengeo Street, Bengeo	681 yd
Great Eastern Tavern	29 Railway Place, Hertford	945 yd
Saracens Head	45 Ware Road, Hertford	1,027 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
V & V	17 Crouchfield, Bengeo	591 yd
Number One Chinese Takeaway	7 Ware Road, Hertford	1,034 yd
Pizza Go Go	5 Ware Road, Hertford	1,034 yd
Pearl Milk Bar	53 Railway Street, Hertford	1,064 yd
Domino's Pizza	7-10 Warren Place, Railway Street	1,067 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
CO-OP Store	19 Bengeo Street, Bengeo		681 yd
Tesco	Ware Road, Hertford		956 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bengeo Sports Ground NEW ROAD	grass pitches	168 yd
Hartham Common & Kingsmead Hartham	grass pitches, tennis courts	476 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	754 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	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	72.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	72.7%

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	56.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.81 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.81 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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