SG13 7AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Marshgate Drive, 0.6km from Hertford in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Castle ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SG13 7AQ offers 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. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £432k, up 1.9% 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 7AQ are sourced from Output Area E00190220 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSHGATE DRIVE, SG13 7AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHGATE DRIVE, SG13 7AQ.
205
35
£ 59,300 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG13 7AQ 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 7AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG13 7AQ. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 412,500
10 sales · Mean £ 406,103
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG13 7AQ is moderate at 63 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
Simon Balle All-Through School
Mill Mead Primary School
Richard Hale School
Wheatcroft Primary School
Bengeo Primary School
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Express Food & Wine0.8 km
- Lauren Waddy Skin0.9 km
- Gays Newsagent0.6 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's0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hertford House Hotel0.7 km
- Castle House0.8 km
- Castle Moat House B&B0.9 km
- Number One Port Hill Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Cinnabar Cafe0.6 km
- Dog & Whistle0.6 km
- Great Eastern Tavern0.2 km
- Hertford Bell0.5 km
- Jungle Bar0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Anexo0.6 km
- Brad And Dills0.6 km
- Brew Garden0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bebo0.6 km
- Bosphorus Kebab0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Number One Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Pearl Milk Bar0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hertford East0.2 km
- Hertford0.8 km
- Hertford North1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Claud Hamilton Way0.2 km
- Hertford East Rail Station0.2 km
- Hertford East Rail Station0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG137AQ · Data under Open Government Licence