PropertyEngine Logo
Postcode sector · Ware

Affluence in SG12 9

How SG12 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Council
East Hertfordshire
Region
East of England
Population
10,054 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off SG12 9 is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, SG12 9 scores 8.2 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of England. Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
8.2/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
Its 6 neighbourhoods, from 1 to 10
12345678910
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Older people in low-income households6.0
  • Barriers to housing and services6.2
  • Living environment6.3
  • Income7.2
  • Education and skills7.2
  • Crime7.2
  • Employment7.3
  • Children in low-income families7.5
  • Health and disability8.8
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£65,982
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Above the national average
Higher than
78%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

61.2% of adults in SG12 9 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 24.6% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.

SG12 9England
Employee, full-time39.3%34.3%
Employee, part-time11.1%11.9%
Self-employed10.7%9.5%
Unemployed1.9%2.9%
Full-time student4.7%7.9%
Retired24.6%21.5%
Looking after home or family3.2%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled2.3%4.1%
Other2%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

43.1% of adults in SG12 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.

SG12 9England
Higher managerial & professional18.7%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional24.4%19.9%
Intermediate13.4%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed11.9%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical4.6%5.3%
Semi-routine9%11.3%
Routine8.7%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed4.8%8.5%
Full-time students4.5%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

37.5% of adults in SG12 9 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 15.1% have no qualifications.

SG12 9England
Degree level or above37.5%33.9%
A level or equivalent16.2%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above13.9%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C9.7%9.7%
Apprenticeship5.1%5.3%
Other qualifications2.6%2.8%
No qualifications15.1%18.1%

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

Explore

Look up another area

Postcodes in this sector

Show all 212 postcodes