Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

PEST HOUSE LANE, SG11 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEST HOUSE LANE, SG11 1BG.

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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
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SG11 1BG — age 43, 74% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SG11 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Pest House Lane, 0.4km from High Cross in High Cross. Administratively it sits within Thundridge & Standon ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SG11 1BG represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG11 1BG 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 1BG. 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.

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

SG11 1BG has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good70 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Jet Spar Petrol Station0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Coach House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ware5.1 km
  • Watton-At-Stone6.7 km
  • Hertford East6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cambridge Cottages0.1 km
  • Cambridge Cottages0.2 km
  • White Horse PH0.5 km
  • White Horse PH0.5 km