Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

MARKET PLACE, SG14 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, SG14 1DQ.

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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 1DQ 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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1/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

SG14 1DQ 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.

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

SG14 1DQ is a well-regarded residential area on Market Place, 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 1DQ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 126 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 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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.

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

Crime around SG14 1DQ is above average at 126 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 offences203
Anti-social behaviour117
Shoplifting77
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Abel Smith School

Outstanding216 pupils0.3 km
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Richard Hale School

Good1203 pupils0.4 km
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Mill Mead Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Simon Balle All-Through School

Outstanding1587 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 pupils1.2 km
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Bengeo Primary School

Good452 pupils1.4 km
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Hollybush Primary School

Good219 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Gays Newsagent0.0 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.1 km
  • Jedidiah UK0.2 km
  • Jenners Newsagents0.1 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hertford House Hotel0.1 km
  • Castle House0.2 km
  • Castle Moat House B&B0.3 km
  • Number One Port Hill Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Cinnabar Cafe0.1 km
  • Dog & Whistle0.1 km
  • Great Eastern Tavern0.7 km
  • Hertford Bell0.1 km
  • Jungle Bar0.2 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Anexo0.0 km
  • Brad And Dills0.0 km
  • Brew Garden0.0 km
  • Caffe Nero0.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • CO-OP Store0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Bebo0.1 km
  • Bosphorus Kebab0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Number One Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pearl Milk Bar0.2 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hertford0.2 km
  • Hertford East0.5 km
  • Hertford North1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km