SG12 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Lower Bourne Gardens, 1.1km from Amwell End in Ware. Administratively it sits within Ware St Mary's ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG12, SG12 0BL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG12 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00119446 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER BOURNE GARDENS, SG12 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BOURNE GARDENS, SG12 0BL.
243
48
£ 57,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG12 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SG12 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG12 0BL. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 417,000
2 sales · Mean £ 417,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG12 0BL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingshill Infant School
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
The Chauncy School
Larkspur Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Priors Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bourne Stores0.5 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- G. Pickett Family Butchers0.3 km
- The Chefs Table0.3 km
- Ware Food Centre0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Enoteca0.7 km
- Rose And Crown0.3 km
- The Crooked Billet0.8 km
- High Oak Public House0.5 km
- Punch House0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Aspire Support Learn0.7 km
- Gather And Gather UK Limited0.7 km
- Little - Uns C/O0.7 km
- No. 1 Thai Cafe0.7 km
- Prezzo0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Essence Of India0.9 km
- Li's0.5 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Quality Pizza0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barbara's B & B0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ware1.2 km
- Hertford East3.2 km
- Hertford3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway0.1 km
- Kingsway0.1 km
- Lower Bourne Gardens0.1 km
- Canons Road0.2 km
- Croft Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG120BL · Data under Open Government Licence