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.
FORDWICH CLOSE, SG14 2BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDWICH CLOSE, SG14 2BJ.
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42
£ 49,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hollybush Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
The Sele School
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School
Mill Mead Primary School
Richard Hale School
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Bengeo Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, Cafe
2 nearby- Baan Thitiya1.0 km
- Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SG142BJ · Data under Open Government Licence