Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

WATTON ROAD, SG12 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATTON ROAD, SG12 0AU.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 57,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG12 0AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG12 0AU combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.

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

SG12 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Watton Road, 1.0km from Chadwell in Ware. Administratively it sits within Ware St Mary's ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For serious buyers, SG12 0AU is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k, up 1.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG12 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00119445 (shared with 8 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 SG12 0AU. The average age is 42.2. 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 / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 550,000

4 sales · Mean £ 530,625

Detached

£ 475,000

2 sales · Mean £ 475,000

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

SG12 0AU has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order14
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's Church of England Primary School

Good374 pupils0.3 km
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The Chauncy School

Outstanding1292 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School

Good233 pupils0.9 km
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Kingshill Infant School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils1.1 km
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Larkspur Academy

Good114 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bourne Stores0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • G. Pickett Family Butchers0.6 km
  • The Chefs Table0.6 km
  • Ware Food Centre0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Enoteca0.8 km
  • Rose And Crown0.3 km
  • The Snug1.0 km
  • High Oak Public House0.9 km
  • Punch House0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Aspire Support Learn0.7 km
  • Gather And Gather UK Limited0.5 km
  • No. 1 Thai Cafe0.8 km
  • Prezzo0.8 km
  • Rainbow Breakfast Bar1.0 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Essence Of India1.0 km
  • Li's0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • Quality Pizza0.6 km
  • Sam's Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Asda0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barbara's B & B0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ware1.3 km
  • Hertford East2.8 km
  • Hertford3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wengeo Lane0.1 km
  • Wengeo Lane0.1 km
  • Delfcroft0.1 km
  • Delfcroft0.2 km
  • Croft Road0.2 km