SG13 8BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Horns Mill 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 8BL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00119236 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG13 8BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG13 8BL.
327
45
£ 59,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG13 8BL 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
SG13 8BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG13 8BL. The average age is 45.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG13 8BL has low crime rates — 10 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
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Richard Hale School
Simon Balle All-Through School
Abel Smith School
Mill Mead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Grape 'N' Grain0.5 km
- Brickendon Lane Store0.6 km
- Hertfordshire Country Markets1.0 km
- The Grape Vine0.9 km
- Gays Newsagent1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Black Horse PH0.8 km
- Blackbirds0.9 km
- Deco Restaurant & Lounge0.9 km
- Salisbury Arms Hotel1.0 km
- Shades Snooker Club0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Castle House0.9 km
- Castle Moat House B&B0.8 km
- Hertford House Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Dinnio1.0 km
- Elle's Kitchen0.9 km
- Ginger Bar And Restaurant0.5 km
- Hertford Town Council0.9 km
- Hertfordshire Catering Limited0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Memsaabs1.0 km
- Midwest Kebabs0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hertford0.9 km
- Hertford East1.4 km
- Hertford North1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mandeville Road East0.3 km
- County Hall0.4 km
- County Hall0.4 km
- Mandeville Road West0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SG138BL · Data under Open Government Licence