Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

LOWER BOURNE GARDENS, SG12 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BOURNE GARDENS, SG12 0BQ.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 57,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG12 0BQ 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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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG12 0BQ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £415k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Lower Bourne Gardens, 1.2km from Amwell End in Ware. Administratively it sits within Ware St Mary's ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For serious buyers, SG12 0BQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00119443 (shared with 6 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 0BQ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

3 sales · Mean £ 413,333

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

SG12 0BQ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences36
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft15
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School

Good233 pupils0.5 km
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Kingshill Infant School

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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St Catherine's Church of England Primary School

Good374 pupils0.6 km
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The Chauncy School

Outstanding1292 pupils0.7 km
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Larkspur Academy

Good114 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bourne Stores0.6 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • G. Pickett Family Butchers0.3 km
  • The Chefs Table0.3 km
  • Ware Food Centre0.4 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Enoteca0.8 km
  • Rose And Crown0.4 km
  • The Crooked Billet0.9 km
  • High Oak Public House0.6 km
  • Punch House0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 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
  • Prezzo0.8 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Essence Of India1.0 km
  • Li's0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Quality Pizza0.7 km
  • Sam's Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barbara's B & B0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Asda0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ware1.3 km
  • Hertford East3.2 km
  • Hertford3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Bourne Gardens0.0 km
  • Kingsway0.1 km
  • Kingsway0.2 km
  • Delfcroft0.2 km
  • Croft Road0.2 km