Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

CASTLE STREET, SG14 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, SG14 1ER.

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Population

106

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 59,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG14 1ER is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SG14 1ER is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £347k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £347k.

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

SG14 1ER is a well-regarded residential area on Castle Street, 0.2km from Hertford in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Castle ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG14, SG14 1ER offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £347k. 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 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00190291 (shared with 12 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 1ER. The average age is 64.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 375,000

5 sales · Mean £ 364,500

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

Crime around SG14 1ER is above average at 113 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 offences162
Anti-social behaviour94
Shoplifting58
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Richard Hale School

Good1203 pupils0.2 km
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Abel Smith School

Outstanding216 pupils0.3 km
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Simon Balle All-Through School

Outstanding1587 pupils0.5 km
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Mill Mead Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Morgans Primary School & Nursery

Good379 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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Hollybush Primary School

Good219 pupils1.4 km
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Bengeo Primary School

Good452 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Coffee Story0.6 km
  • Courtyard Arts Centre0.6 km
  • Grape 'N' Grain0.9 km
  • Gays Newsagent0.2 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Blind Boar0.3 km
  • Hertford Baptist Church0.5 km
  • Lunch Club0.3 km
  • The Black Horse PH0.5 km
  • The Millstream0.8 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Baan Thitiya0.3 km
  • Ilvino0.3 km
  • Sloppy's0.3 km
  • Anexo0.2 km
  • Brad And Dills0.2 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Esso Hertford0.8 km
  • Sunlight Chinese0.3 km
  • The Mexican0.3 km
  • Bebo0.2 km
  • Bosphorus Kebab0.3 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hertford House Hotel0.1 km
  • Castle House0.0 km
  • Castle Moat House B&B0.1 km
  • Number One Port Hill Ltd0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hertford0.0 km
  • Hertford East0.7 km
  • Hertford North1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Richard Hale School0.2 km
  • Fore Street0.2 km
  • Market Street0.2 km
  • Theatre0.2 km
  • Theatre0.2 km