Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

MEAD LANE, SG13 7GA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEAD LANE, SG13 7GA.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 59,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG13 7GA 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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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SG13 7GA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 23% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SG13 7GA is a well-regarded residential area on Mead Lane, 0.4km from Hertford in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Castle ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

This is 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, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £312k. 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 7GA are sourced from Output Area E00190327 (shared with 4 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 7GA. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 332,495

32 sales · Mean £ 299,497

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

Crime around SG13 7GA is above average at 100 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 offences136
Anti-social behaviour76
Shoplifting62
Other theft34
Public order30

school Local Schools

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Abel Smith School

Outstanding216 pupils0.5 km
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Mill Mead Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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Simon Balle All-Through School

Outstanding1587 pupils0.9 km
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Richard Hale School

Good1203 pupils0.9 km
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Wheatcroft Primary School

Good320 pupils1.1 km
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Bengeo Primary School

Good452 pupils1.2 km
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Morgans Primary School & Nursery

Good379 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)

Good228 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Express Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Lauren Waddy Skin0.8 km
  • Gays Newsagent0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.4 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • CO-OP Store0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hertford House Hotel0.6 km
  • Castle House0.7 km
  • Castle Moat House B&B0.8 km
  • Number One Port Hill Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Cinnabar Cafe0.5 km
  • Dog & Whistle0.5 km
  • Great Eastern Tavern0.3 km
  • Hertford Bell0.4 km
  • Jungle Bar0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Anexo0.5 km
  • Brad And Dills0.5 km
  • Brew Garden0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • + 41 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Bebo0.5 km
  • Bosphorus Kebab0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Number One Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Pearl Milk Bar0.3 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hertford East0.0 km
  • Hertford0.7 km
  • Hertford North1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Claud Hamilton Way0.0 km
  • Hertford East Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hertford East Rail Station0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km