Postcode SG14 1SB is located in an urban city, within the Hertford Kingsmead ward of East Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hertford South area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hertford South is £65,663 per year. The nearest station is Hertford East, about 0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hartham Common.
Hertford South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,340 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Hertford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from SG14 1SB.
Hertford South near SG14 1SB 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Hertford East | N/A | Walking directions to Hertford East |
| 0.8 mi | Hertford North | N/A | Walking directions to Hertford North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hartham Common | Large | Walking directions to Hartham Common |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Castle Grounds |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £498 per square foot) in Hertford Kingsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £139,500 up to £1,340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £690,000 | £518 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £585,000 | £566 |
| Terraced | 48 | £419,750 | £523 |
| Flats | 54 | £278,500 | £451 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £645,000 | £308,248 | £517,576 | £337,500 |
| 2017 | £660,000 | £291,500 | £506,225 | £400,000 |
| 2018 | £647,500 | £285,500 | £475,000 | £340,000 |
| 2019 | £666,000 | £274,000 | £453,500 | £335,000 |
| 2020 | £681,750 | £281,250 | £470,000 | £375,000 |
| 2021 | £651,250 | £295,250 | £525,000 | £397,500 |
| 2022 | £625,000 | £298,000 | £625,000 | £447,500 |
| 2023 | £640,000 | £305,000 | £607,500 | £405,000 |
| 2024 | £670,000 | £290,000 | £640,000 | £475,000 |
| 2025 | £656,000 | £297,498 | £580,000 | £445,000 |
| 2026 | £702,500 | £275,000 | £600,000 | £420,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £465 | £484 | £467 | £461 |
| 2017 | £483 | £468 | £433 | £441 |
| 2018 | £513 | £437 | £448 | £499 |
| 2019 | £546 | £436 | £474 | £454 |
| 2020 | £488 | £412 | £484 | £474 |
| 2021 | £530 | £433 | £483 | £510 |
| 2022 | £519 | £461 | £509 | £465 |
| 2023 | £585 | £470 | £541 | £539 |
| 2024 | £522 | £473 | £490 | £465 |
| 2025 | £569 | £452 | £568 | £503 |
| 2026 | £497 | £432 | £544 | £533 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SG14 1SB.
In the SG14 1SB postcode area, located within Hertford South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SG14 1SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Ware Road, East Hertfordshire, SG14 1QA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Ware Road Express | 22 Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7HH | Walking directions to Ware Road Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Fore Street, East Hertfordshire, SG14 1AJ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Hartham Lane, East Hertfordshire, SG14 1FN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Hertford Wines | Church Street, East Hertfordshire, SG14 1BZ | Walking directions to Hertford Wines |
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 SG14 1SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carl Andrew Brittain
Hertford Kingsmead - Elected 4 May 2023
Maura Catherine Connolly
Hertford Kingsmead - Elected 4 May 2023
Vicky Glover-Ward
Hertford Kingsmead - Elected 4 May 2023
Josh Dean
Hertford and Stortford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SG14 1SB records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SG14 1SB in Hertford South is £385,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SG14 1SB, including Abel Smith School (Outstanding), Duncombe School and Simon Balle All-Through School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SG14 1SB is Hertford East, about 15 m away.
SG14 1SB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,340 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hertford and Stortford covering SG14 1SB is Josh Dean (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Carl Andrew Brittain (Green Party), Maura Catherine Connolly (Green Party) and Vicky Glover-Ward (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.