SG13 7BZ is a sought-after residential area on Albion Close, 0.7km from Hertford in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Castle ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG13, SG13 7BZ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00119246 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBION CLOSE, SG13 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION CLOSE, SG13 7BZ.
342
37
£ 59,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG13 7BZ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG13 7BZ combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£390k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG13 7BZ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 375,000
4 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG13 7BZ is moderate at 50 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.
school Local Schools
Abel Smith School
Wheatcroft Primary School
Simon Balle All-Through School
Richard Hale School
Mill Mead Primary School
Bengeo Primary School
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Express Food & Wine0.6 km
- Gays Newsagent0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Jedidiah UK0.6 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hertford House Hotel0.8 km
- Castle House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Cinnabar Cafe0.7 km
- Dog & Whistle0.7 km
- Great Eastern Tavern0.1 km
- Hertford Bell0.6 km
- Jungle Bar0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Anexo0.7 km
- Brad And Dills0.7 km
- Brew Garden0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bebo0.7 km
- Bosphorus Kebab0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Number One Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Pearl Milk Bar0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hertford East0.3 km
- Hertford0.9 km
- Hertford North1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Caxton Hill0.2 km
- Raynham Street0.2 km
- Raynham Street0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Claud Hamilton Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG137BZ · Data under Open Government Licence