Postcode SG13 8AL is located in an urban city, within the Hertford Castle ward of East Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hertford South area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hertford South is £65,663 per year. The nearest station is Hertford East located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Castle Grounds.
Hertford South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,797 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Hertford South has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hertford South is £65,663 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SG13 8AL.
Hertford South near SG13 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hertford East located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hertford East | N/A | Walking directions to Hertford East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Castle Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Castle Grounds |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Hertford Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £1,100,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £297,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £535,250 |
| Terraced | 28 | £446,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hertford Castle
In the SG13 8AL postcode area, located within Hertford South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG13 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Fore Street, East Hertfordshire, SG14 1AJ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Ware Road Express | 22 Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7HH | Walking directions to Ware Road Express |
| 0.4 mi | Hertford Wines | Church Street, East Hertfordshire, SG14 1BZ | Walking directions to Hertford Wines |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Ware Road, East Hertfordshire, SG14 1QA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Castle Food & Wine | Maidenhead Yard, East Hertfordshire, SG14 1SZ | Walking directions to Castle Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for East Hertfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SG13 8AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rachel Carter
Hertford Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Jane Hopewell
Hertford Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Josh Dean
Hertford and Stortford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.