Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

BRIDWELL MEWS, SG14 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDWELL MEWS, SG14 1BJ.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 59,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG14 1BJ 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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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 43, SG14 1BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £546k.

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

SG14 1BJ is a well-regarded residential area on Bridwell Mews, 0.1km from Hertford in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Castle ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG14 1BJ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £546k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00119249 (shared with 47 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 SG14 1BJ. 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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 546,000

1 sales · Mean £ 546,000

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

Crime around SG14 1BJ is above average at 118 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 offences205
Anti-social behaviour118
Shoplifting81
Public order38
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Abel Smith School

Outstanding216 pupils0.3 km
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Richard Hale School

Good1203 pupils0.5 km
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Simon Balle All-Through School

Outstanding1587 pupils0.6 km
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Mill Mead Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Morgans Primary School & Nursery

Good379 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)

Good228 pupils1.3 km
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Bengeo Primary School

Good452 pupils1.3 km
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Wheatcroft Primary School

Good320 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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 Ltd0.6 km
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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • CO-OP Store0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
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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
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km