SG14 1BA is a well-regarded residential area on Railway 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 — 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, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00190309 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY STREET, SG14 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY STREET, SG14 1BA.
299
47
£ 59,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG14 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG14 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG14 1BA. The average age is 47.1. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 256,500
4 sales · Mean £ 243,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG14 1BA is above average at 109 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
Mill Mead Primary School
Simon Balle All-Through School
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Bengeo Primary School
Wheatcroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Gays Newsagent0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Holland & Barrett0.1 km
- Jedidiah UK0.1 km
- Jenners Newsagents0.0 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 Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Cinnabar Cafe0.1 km
- Dog & Whistle0.1 km
- Great Eastern Tavern0.6 km
- Hertford Bell0.0 km
- Jungle Bar0.1 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Anexo0.1 km
- Brad And Dills0.1 km
- Brew Garden0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- CO-OP Store0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bebo0.1 km
- Bosphorus Kebab0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Number One Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Pearl Milk Bar0.1 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hertford0.3 km
- Hertford East0.4 km
- Hertford North1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Market Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bircherley Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Fore Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SG141BA · Data under Open Government Licence