Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

RAILWAY PLACE, SG13 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY PLACE, SG13 7BS.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 59,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG13 7BS 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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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG13 7BS's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £552k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £552k. Property prices are trending up 88.1% year-on-year.

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

SG13 7BS is a well-regarded residential area on Railway Place, 0.6km from Hertford in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Castle ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For serious buyers, SG13 7BS is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £552k, up 88.1% 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 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00119246 (shared with 12 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 SG13 7BS. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 495,000

13 sales · Mean £ 514,112

Detached

£ 1,200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,200,000

Semi-Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

Crime around SG13 7BS is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences89
Anti-social behaviour44
Shoplifting44
Public order23
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Abel Smith School

Outstanding216 pupils0.6 km
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Simon Balle All-Through School

Outstanding1587 pupils0.8 km
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Wheatcroft Primary School

Good320 pupils0.8 km
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Richard Hale School

Good1203 pupils1.0 km
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Mill Mead Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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Bengeo Primary School

Good452 pupils1.4 km
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Morgans Primary School & Nursery

Good379 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Express Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Gays Newsagent0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Jedidiah UK0.5 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hertford House Hotel0.7 km
  • Castle House0.8 km
  • Castle Moat House B&B1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Cinnabar Cafe0.6 km
  • Dog & Whistle0.6 km
  • Great Eastern Tavern0.0 km
  • Hertford Bell0.6 km
  • Jungle Bar0.4 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Bebo0.7 km
  • Bosphorus Kebab0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Number One Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Pearl Milk Bar0.5 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hertford East0.3 km
  • Hertford0.8 km
  • Hertford North1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Caxton Hill0.1 km
  • Raynham Street0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Raynham Street0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km