SG14 1AJ is a well-regarded residential area on Fore Street, 0.1km from Hertford in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Castle ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 SG14 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00119249 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE STREET, SG14 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE STREET, SG14 1AJ.
320
43
£ 59,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG14 1AJ 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
SG14 1AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG14 1AJ. The average age is 42.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG14 1AJ is above average at 114 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
Richard Hale School
Simon Balle All-Through School
Mill Mead Primary School
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Wheatcroft Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Bengeo Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Gays Newsagent0.1 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Jedidiah UK0.0 km
- Jenners Newsagents0.1 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hertford House Hotel0.2 km
- Castle House0.3 km
- Castle Moat House B&B0.4 km
- Number One Port Hill Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Cinnabar Cafe0.1 km
- Dog & Whistle0.1 km
- Great Eastern Tavern0.5 km
- Hertford Bell0.1 km
- Jungle Bar0.1 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Anexo0.1 km
- Brad And Dills0.2 km
- Brew Garden0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- CO-OP Store0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bebo0.2 km
- Bosphorus Kebab0.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Number One Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Pearl Milk Bar0.1 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hertford0.3 km
- Hertford East0.4 km
- Hertford North1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fore Street0.0 km
- Fore Street0.1 km
- Fore Street0.1 km
- Fore Street0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SG141AJ · Data under Open Government Licence