SG13 7BN is a well-regarded residential area on Railway Street, 0.5km 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 SG13, SG13 7BN offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £465k, up 11.9% year-on-year. 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 SG13 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00190252 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY STREET, SG13 7BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY STREET, SG13 7BN.
262
37
£ 59,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG13 7BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG13 7BN combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£465k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £465k. Property prices are trending up 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG13 7BN. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 279,000
Terraced
£ 637,500
6 sales · Mean £ 578,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG13 7BN is moderate at 66 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
Abel Smith School
Simon Balle All-Through School
Richard Hale School
Mill Mead Primary School
Wheatcroft Primary School
Bengeo Primary School
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Express Food & Wine0.8 km
- Lauren Waddy Skin1.0 km
- Gays Newsagent0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- CO-OP Store0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hertford House Hotel0.6 km
- Castle House0.7 km
- Castle Moat House B&B0.9 km
- Number One Port Hill Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Cinnabar Cafe0.5 km
- Dog & Whistle0.5 km
- Great Eastern Tavern0.1 km
- Hertford Bell0.5 km
- Jungle Bar0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Anexo0.6 km
- Brad And Dills0.6 km
- Brew Garden0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bebo0.5 km
- Bosphorus Kebab0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Number One Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Pearl Milk Bar0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hertford East0.2 km
- Hertford0.7 km
- Hertford North1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco0.2 km
- Hertford East Rail Station0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Claud Hamilton Way0.2 km
- Hertford East Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG137BN · Data under Open Government Licence