Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

BIRCHERLEY GREEN, SG14 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHERLEY GREEN, SG14 1BN.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 59,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG14 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SG14 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 22% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SG14 1BN is a well-regarded residential area on Bircherley Green, 0.0km from Hertford in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Castle ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG14 1BN offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 SG14 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00190309 (shared with 43 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 SG14 1BN. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around SG14 1BN is above average at 120 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 offences205
Anti-social behaviour118
Shoplifting77
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Abel Smith School

Outstanding216 pupils0.3 km
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Richard Hale School

Good1203 pupils0.5 km
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Mill Mead Primary School

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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Simon Balle All-Through School

Outstanding1587 pupils0.7 km
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Morgans Primary School & Nursery

Good379 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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Bengeo Primary School

Good452 pupils1.3 km
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Wheatcroft Primary School

Good320 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Gays Newsagent0.1 km
  • Greggs0.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.0 km
  • Jedidiah UK0.2 km
  • Jenners Newsagents0.1 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hertford House Hotel0.2 km
  • Castle House0.3 km
  • Castle Moat House B&B0.4 km
  • Number One Port Hill Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Cinnabar Cafe0.2 km
  • Dog & Whistle0.2 km
  • Great Eastern Tavern0.6 km
  • Hertford Bell0.1 km
  • Jungle Bar0.2 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Anexo0.1 km
  • Brad And Dills0.1 km
  • Brew Garden0.1 km
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • CO-OP Store0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Bebo0.0 km
  • Bosphorus Kebab0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Number One Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Pearl Milk Bar0.1 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hertford0.3 km
  • Hertford East0.4 km
  • Hertford North1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Street0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km