East Hertfordshire
48 addresses across 1 postcode (SG12), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12405042.
21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 9, E: 4). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in East Hertfordshire costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Ware (Herts), about 1.4 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 640 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 51 to 57 m above sea level. 8 of its 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is New River Health, about 760 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 99% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, semi-detached (10). Built: 1983-1990 (15); 1976-1982 (4); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16).
Council tax
What each band costs in East Hertfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (26% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 2 October 2026 to 6 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 28 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 48 addresses are between 51 m and 57 m above sea level (53 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG12 0BH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ware (Herts) 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km |
| Hertford East 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km | |
| Hertford North 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m, 27 within 800 m; nearest Delfcroft Ware | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Hertford | 3.2 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Parking space on Crib Street, SG12 | 780 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 20.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest New River Health | 760 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Jade (Eastware) Pharmacy | 870 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Ware Centre Of Dental Excellence | 890 m |
| Hospital | Hertford County Hospital | 4.0 km |
| Police station | Hertford Police Station | 3.7 km |
| Cash machines | Esso Widbury Hill Cashzone | 1.7 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 640 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,040 m² | 1.3 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m south-east. 104 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m south-east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m south-east |
| The Priory (Ware Town Council Offices and Community Centre) | Listed building, Grade I | 830 m south-east |
| Ware Friary | Scheduled monument | 840 m south-east |
| Ware Library | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m south-east |
| Section of Ermine Street, N of Hertford Branch Railway | Scheduled monument | 920 m south |
| Poles Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km north |
| Gardens to Former Amwell House Including Scott's Grotto and Gazebo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km south-east |
| Bowl barrow near Gallows Plain | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Cut | Lake or reservoir | 750 m south |
| South Belt | Wood | 860 m north-east |
| Lane Plantation | Wood | 870 m north |
| Brokengall Hill | Hill | 2.6 km east |
| Hag's Dell | Valley | 3.5 km south-west |
| Waterford Marsh | Wetland | 3.6 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 40 | 48 |
8 of the street's 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chauncy School | Secondary | 11–18 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m | No published inspection |
| Kingshill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 660 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 790 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Hertford Regional College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Presdales School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priors Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House Preschool SG12 0AN | School/college/university | 370 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Ambleside SG12 0EQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2009 |
| ASDA SG12 0AD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| ASDA Coffee Shop SG12 0AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2026 |
| The Maltings SG12 0AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2023 |
| The Rose & Crown SG12 0AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2025 |
| Sams Fish And Chips SG12 0AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ware Food Centre SG12 0AD | Retailers - other | 410 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| St Catherines Jmi School SG12 0AW | School/college/university | 410 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| The Chauncy School SG12 0DP | School/college/university | 480 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Page Hill (7); On or near The Harwoods (5); On or near Aldwyke Rise (4); On or near Rolleston Close (3); On or near Ward Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 99% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 0% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SG12 0BH: 48 addresses of 49 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in SG12 and across East Hertfordshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.