SG12 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Lower Bourne Gardens, 1.1km from Amwell End in Ware. Administratively it sits within Ware St Mary's ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG12 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00119448 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER BOURNE GARDENS, SG12 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BOURNE GARDENS, SG12 0BJ.
318
40
£ 57,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 40, SG12 0BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG12 0BJ. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG12 0BJ has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School
Kingshill Infant School
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
The Chauncy School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Larkspur Academy
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bourne Stores0.5 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- G. Pickett Family Butchers0.3 km
- The Chefs Table0.3 km
- Ware Food Centre0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Enoteca0.8 km
- Rose And Crown0.3 km
- The Crooked Billet0.8 km
- High Oak Public House0.6 km
- Punch House0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Aspire Support Learn0.8 km
- Gather And Gather UK Limited0.7 km
- Little - Uns C/O0.7 km
- No. 1 Thai Cafe0.8 km
- Prezzo0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Essence Of India0.9 km
- Li's0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Quality Pizza0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barbara's B & B0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Asda0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ware1.2 km
- Hertford East3.1 km
- Hertford3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway0.1 km
- Lower Bourne Gardens0.1 km
- Kingsway0.1 km
- Croft Road0.2 km
- Canons Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG120BJ · Data under Open Government Licence