Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

WARD CLOSE, SG12 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARD CLOSE, SG12 0BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

304

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 57,600 /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: SG12 0BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG12 0BU combines high owner-occupation (99%), strong property values (£514k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG12 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Ward Close, 1.0km from Chadwell in Ware. Administratively it sits within Ware St Mary's ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For serious buyers, SG12 0BU is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 99% 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 £514k. 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 SG12 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00119444 (shared with 5 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 SG12 0BU. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 580,000

3 sales · Mean £ 601,666

Semi-Detached

£ 402,500

5 sales · Mean £ 406,600

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

SG12 0BU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting33
Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order14
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's Church of England Primary School

Good374 pupils0.4 km
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The Chauncy School

Outstanding1292 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School

Good233 pupils0.7 km
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Kingshill Infant School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils1.1 km
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Larkspur Academy

Good114 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bourne Stores0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • G. Pickett Family Butchers0.5 km
  • The Chefs Table0.5 km
  • Ware Food Centre0.3 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Enoteca0.8 km
  • Rose And Crown0.3 km
  • The Snug1.0 km
  • High Oak Public House0.8 km
  • Punch House0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Aspire Support Learn0.7 km
  • Gather And Gather UK Limited0.6 km
  • Little - Uns C/O0.9 km
  • No. 1 Thai Cafe0.8 km
  • Prezzo0.8 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Essence Of India1.0 km
  • Li's0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • Quality Pizza0.6 km
  • Sam's Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Asda0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barbara's B & B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ware1.2 km
  • Hertford East2.9 km
  • Hertford3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Delfcroft0.0 km
  • Delfcroft0.1 km
  • Wengeo Lane0.1 km
  • Croft Road0.1 km
  • Wengeo Lane0.1 km