Postcode Analysis East Hertfordshire, East of England

FORDWICH CLOSE, SG14 2BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDWICH CLOSE, SG14 2BJ.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG14 2BJ 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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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SG14 2BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 32.9% year-on-year.

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

SG14 2BJ is a sought-after residential area on Fordwich Close, 0.9km from Hertingfordbury in Hertford. Administratively it sits within Hertford Sele ward and the Hertford and Stortford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG14, SG14 2BJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 32.9% 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 SG14 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00119310 (shared with 10 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 2BJ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,170,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,170,000

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

SG14 2BJ has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Hollybush Primary School

Good219 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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The Sele School

Requires Improvement427 pupils0.5 km
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Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School

Good128 pupils0.8 km
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Mill Mead Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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Richard Hale School

Good1203 pupils1.3 km
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Morgans Primary School & Nursery

Good379 pupils1.6 km
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Bengeo Primary School

Good452 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • 1 To 1 Diet0.2 km
  • Courtyard Arts Centre0.9 km
  • G Pickett Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Simmons Bakers Ltd0.5 km
  • The Hertford Pantry0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The White Horse0.8 km
  • Apple Tree B N B0.1 km
  • Number One Port Hill Ltd1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Black Horse PH1.0 km
  • The Golden Griffin0.4 km
  • The Millstream0.8 km
  • Old Cross Tavern1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Baan Thitiya1.0 km
  • Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Carleys0.5 km
  • Esso Hertford0.5 km
  • Sunlight Chinese1.0 km
  • Bengeo Tigers F.C0.4 km
  • Mind The Gap Newsagents0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • CO-OP Store0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hertford North0.3 km
  • Hertford1.3 km
  • Hertford East1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fordwich Rise0.3 km
  • Fordwich Rise0.3 km
  • Golden Griffin PH0.3 km
  • Campfield Road0.4 km
  • Campfield Road0.4 km