Parker Drive is in Buntingford and in East Hertfordshire district. SG9 9GP is located in the Buntingford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parker Drive, Buntingford, SG9 9GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG9 9GL, SG9 9GQ, SG9 9GR, SG9 9JP, SG9 9GH, SG9 9JW, SG9 9GU, SG9 9GS, SG9 9JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG9 9GP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.7% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 SG9 9GP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 26.7% | 47.2% | 20.5% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 35.6% | -23.4% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 48.1% | 57.8% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 30.4% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.7% | 18.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 26.8% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 93.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 94.7% | 92.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 91.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parker Drive was 96.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% higher than the Buntingford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Parker Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Buntingford and the 87th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 340.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Fairweather Court Parker Drive, Buntingford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,750 | 2022-10-06 | £200,331 |
| 6 Fairweather Court Parker Drive, Buntingford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-12-13 | £275,198 |
| 5 Fairweather Court Parker Drive, Buntingford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,750 | 2021-06-30 | £193,080 |
| 5 Fairweather Court Parker Drive, Buntingford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2018-06-27 | £156,804 |
SG9 9GP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.
SG9 9GP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield First and Nursery School Monks Walk , SG9 9DT | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Layston Church of England First School The Causeway , SG9 9EU | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hormead Church of England (VA) First School Great Hormead , SG9 0NR | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jenyns First School and Nursery Uplands , Braughing SG11 2QJ | 4out of 4 | 5,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freman College Bowling Green Lane , SG9 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwinstree Church of England Middle School Norfolk Road , SG9 9AW | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily's Kitchen | 6 High Street, Buntingford | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buntingford Football Corporation Ltd | Buntingford Football Corp Ltd Bury Clubhouse, London Road | 443 yd | |
| Jolly Sailors | 2 Station Road, Buntingford | 847 yd | |
| Black Bull | 16 High Street, Buntingford | 1,045 yd | |
| The Crown | 17 High Street, Buntingford | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | A10 Service Station, London Road | 453 yd | |
| Efis | 6A High Street, Buntingford | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store | 4-6 Station Road, Buntingford | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Road Playing Fields London Road | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| The Bury THE BURY CLUBHOUSE THE BURY CLUBHOUSE LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Seth Ward Community Centre LUYNES RISE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Aspenden Standon And Puckeridge Cricket Club HOME FARM HOME FARM | grass pitches | 873 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 | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.