Postcode report
SG11 1HB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SG11 1HB: area rating, property, schools and local change
SG11 1HB is a postcode in Ware Rural, East Hertfordshire, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SG11 1HB, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SG11 1HB are local prosperity and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SG11 1HB is based on East Hertfordshire 019 Census 2021. It covers 8,120 residents, 83 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near SG11 1HB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SG11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £550k from 45 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SG11 1HB can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SG11 1HB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SG11 1HB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SG11 1HB
Is SG11 1HB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SG11 1HB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SG11 1HB?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SG11 1HB?
LocaleIQ matched SG11 1HB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SG11 1HB?
The latest median sold price is £550k based on 45 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SG11 1HB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.