SG9 0DU is a safe, established residential area on The Meadows, 0.3km from Hare Street in East Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Braughing ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, SG9 0DU is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £900k, down 12.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG9 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00119173 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MEADOWS, SG9 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADOWS, SG9 0DU.
339
46
£ 52,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG9 0DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG9 0DU combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£900k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £900k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 12.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG9 0DU. The average age is 45.8. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 900,000
3 sales · Mean £ 941,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG9 0DU has low crime rates — 18 incidents 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
Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- March Hare Tearoom0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- L & M Bentley0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Royston12.5 km
- Ashwell & Morden13.1 km
- Stansted Mountfitchet13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Lane0.1 km
- Swan Lane0.2 km
- Chapel0.4 km
- Chapel0.5 km
- Barnside0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SG90DU · Data under Open Government Licence