SG14 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area on Mitre Court, 0.2km from Hertford in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Castle ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SG14 1BQ 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. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 3.4% 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 SG14 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00190342 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MITRE COURT, SG14 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITRE COURT, SG14 1BQ.
200
44
£ 59,300 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG14 1BQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG14 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG14 1BQ. The average age is 44.4. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 310,000
29 sales · Mean £ 307,844
Semi-Detached
£ 592,500
1 sales · Mean £ 592,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG14 1BQ is above average at 109 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
Mill Mead Primary School
Richard Hale School
Simon Balle All-Through School
Bengeo Primary School
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Wheatcroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Gays Newsagent0.3 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Jedidiah UK0.3 km
- Jenners Newsagents0.2 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hertford House Hotel0.4 km
- Castle House0.5 km
- Castle Moat House B&B0.6 km
- Number One Port Hill Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Cinnabar Cafe0.3 km
- Dog & Whistle0.3 km
- Great Eastern Tavern0.5 km
- Hertford Bell0.2 km
- Jungle Bar0.2 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Anexo0.3 km
- Brad And Dills0.3 km
- Brew Garden0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- CO-OP Store0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bebo0.3 km
- Bosphorus Kebab0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Number One Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Pearl Milk Bar0.1 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hertford East0.2 km
- Hertford0.5 km
- Hertford North1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bircherley Street0.1 km
- Bircherley Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SG141BQ · Data under Open Government Licence