Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

POPLAR CLOSE, SG11 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR CLOSE, SG11 1AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

375

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 53,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SG11 1AY — age 43, 74% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG11 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Poplar Close, 0.1km from High Cross in High Cross. Administratively it sits within Thundridge & Standon ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG11 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00119399 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG11 1AY. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 346,000

4 sales · Mean £ 344,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG11 1AY has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good70 pupils0.2 km
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Thundridge Church of England Primary School

Good77 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Jet Spar Petrol Station0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ware4.6 km
  • Hertford East6.6 km
  • St Margarets (Herts)6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • White Horse PH0.2 km
  • White Horse PH0.3 km
  • Cambridge Cottages0.4 km
  • Cambridge Cottages0.4 km