Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

WATTON ROAD, SG12 0AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0AY 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

SG12 0AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £504k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG12 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Watton Road, 1.1km from Chadwell in Ware. Administratively it sits within Ware St Mary's ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG12, SG12 0AY offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £504k. 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 0AY 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 0AY. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 385,000

8 sales · Mean £ 412,250

Semi-Detached

£ 447,000

1 sales · Mean £ 447,000

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

SG12 0AY has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting33
Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order13
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's Church of England Primary School

Good374 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.8 km
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Kingshill Infant School

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils1.2 km
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Larkspur Academy

Good114 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bourne Stores0.8 km
  • G. Pickett Family Butchers0.6 km
  • The Chefs Table0.6 km
  • Ware Food Centre0.4 km
  • GK's Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Enoteca0.9 km
  • Rose And Crown0.4 km
  • High Oak Public House0.9 km
  • Punch House0.9 km
  • Rifle Volunteer1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Aspire Support Learn0.8 km
  • Gather And Gather UK Limited0.6 km
  • Little - Uns C/O1.0 km
  • No. 1 Thai Cafe0.9 km
  • Prezzo0.9 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Li's0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Quality Pizza0.7 km
  • Sam's Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • Wok U Like0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Asda0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barbara's B & B0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ware1.4 km
  • Hertford East2.8 km
  • Hertford3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wengeo Lane0.0 km
  • Wengeo Lane0.1 km
  • Delfcroft0.1 km
  • Delfcroft0.1 km
  • Demontfort Rise0.2 km