POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SG14 1DU postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 4.2%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 16 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 27 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £158,000Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 4.2%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 16 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 4.2%, with 4.2% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
22 within 400mSG14 1DU links 22 transport stops within 400m and 36 within 800m. 20 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Hertford East Rail Station (RSE) at about 70m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Hertford East Rail Station at about 70m.
Local business
156 within 1200mSG14 1DU currently links 156 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 54 food and drink, 32 personal services, 25 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Station Kiosk at about 83m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,383 online job adverts observedEast Hertfordshire local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SG14 1DU in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
16 nearby school rows16 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SG14 1DU. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 64SG14 1DU has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 64 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 586, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 96 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£158,000
Strong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SG14 1DU, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
54 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (26), cafe (17), fast food (11).
Amenity group
Personal services
32 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (22), beauty (10).
Amenity group
Nightlife
25 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (20), bar (5).
Amenity group
Retail
16 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (9), diy (3), electronics (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Station Kiosk
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Health
Hertford Optometry
Optician at 73, Railway Street.
Personal services
Tom Trims
Hairdresser at 55, Railway Street.
Food and drink
Pearl Milk Bar
Cafe at Railway Street, Hertford.
Grocery
Tesco
Supermarket at Ware Road.
Retail
Mint of Hertford
Clothes at Railway Street, Hertford.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bengeo Primary School
Primary option in SG14 3DX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Duncombe School
Primary option in SG14 3JA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hertford Prep
Primary option in SG14 2LX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SG14 1DU before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SG14 1DU.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SG14 1DU with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SG14 1DU.
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Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering SG14 1DU.
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