Living in SG13, East Hertfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SG13 in East Hertfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in East Hertfordshire: £460,778, up 4.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SG13
77 recorded home sales on the streets around central SG13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £610,000 and a range from £145,000 to £2,100,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 4 THE COACH HOUSE, SG13 8FN | flat-maisonette | £350,000 | 2026-06-23 |
| 16 ASHBOURNE GARDENS, SG13 8BQ | flat-maisonette | £267,500 | 2026-06-19 |
| 16 WILLIS GROVE, SG13 8FH | terraced | £750,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 4 GWYNNS WALK, SG13 8AD | terraced | £500,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| FLAT 5 THE COACH HOUSE, SG13 8FN | flat-maisonette | £450,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 18 BROOKSIDE, SG13 7LL | terraced | £525,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Smith School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Bengeo Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Presdales School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Richard Hale School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Wheatcroft Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
15 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Duncombe School, Haileybury College, Hertford Prep.
All 3 fee-paying schools near SG13, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 27.7% |
| Professional occupations | 25.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.4% |
| Skilled trades | 4.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
141 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SG13 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on East Hertfordshire's figures.
Common questions about SG13
What is the average house price in SG13?
The average sold price in East Hertfordshire is £460,778 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SG13?
Prices in East Hertfordshire are up 4.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SG13?
The median of 77 recorded sales around central SG13 in the last 2 years is £610,000, ranging from £145,000 to £2,100,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SG13?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central SG13, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SG13?
141 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG13 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is SG13 at risk of flooding?
Central SG13 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SG13 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £610,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 141 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SG13 safe?
141 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG13 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SG13 or SG14, SG13 or SG12, SG13 or EN11.
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