SG13 7AL is a well-regarded residential area on Smeaton Court, 0.6km from Hertford in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Castle ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 9.8% 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 SG13 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00190333 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMEATON COURT, SG13 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMEATON COURT, SG13 7AL.
215
35
£ 59,300 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG13 7AL 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.
Area Character
SG13 7AL is a young, economically active community — 79% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG13 7AL. The average age is 34.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 290,000
23 sales · Mean £ 289,765
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG13 7AL is moderate at 62 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
Abel Smith School
Mill Mead Primary School
Simon Balle All-Through School
Wheatcroft Primary School
Richard Hale School
Bengeo Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Express Food & Wine0.8 km
- Lauren Waddy Skin0.8 km
- Gays Newsagent0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- CO-OP Store0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hertford House Hotel0.7 km
- Castle House0.8 km
- Castle Moat House B&B1.0 km
- Number One Port Hill Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Cinnabar Cafe0.6 km
- Dog & Whistle0.6 km
- Great Eastern Tavern0.3 km
- Hertford Bell0.6 km
- Jungle Bar0.5 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Anexo0.7 km
- Brad And Dills0.7 km
- Brew Garden0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bebo0.6 km
- Bosphorus Kebab0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Number One Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Pearl Milk Bar0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hertford East0.2 km
- Hertford0.8 km
- Hertford North1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Claud Hamilton Way0.2 km
- Hertford East Rail Station0.3 km
- Hertford East Rail Station0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG137AL · Data under Open Government Licence