Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

THE MEADOWS, SG9 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADOWS, SG9 0DU.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Hormead Church of England (VA) First School

Good104 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • March Hare Tearoom0.5 km
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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