Braughing Friars, Hertfordshire | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Braughing Friars

Braughing Friars is a small settlement located in Hertfordshire, within the SG11 postcode area of England. It lies just south of the village of Braughing, near the River Rib. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of modern and older housing developments. The name 'Friars' suggests historical connections to a religious order, though no visible remains of a friary are present today. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Hertfordshire countryside, with open fields and scattered trees. The village is well-connected by road, with the A10 and A11 providing access to nearby towns and cities. Public transport options include regular bus services to Hertford and other local centres. The area is quiet and family-friendly, with local amenities such as a village hall and small shops.

School Ratings in Braughing Friars

There are 32 schools in and around Braughing Friars. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Braughing Friars

The average property price is £606K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £829K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Braughing Friars

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Braughing Friars, with 3 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Braughing Friars

Braughing Friars sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Braughing Friars

There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Braughing Friars, the nearest being The Buntingford & Puckeridge Med Prac. (1.8 miles away).

Local Data for Braughing Friars

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Property Prices 1,049 sales

Average Price £606K

£3K , £3.5M

Detached £829K 383

Semi £499K 240

Terraced £393K 257

Flat £263K 78

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

22 Primary

5 Secondary

5 Other

Good 4

Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the SG11 postcode area.

Jenyns First School and Nursery Primary 1.2 miles Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Roger De Clare First CofE School Primary Good 1.8 miles Ralph Sadleir School Middle deemed secondary Requires Improvement 1.8 miles St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Little Hadham Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Furneux Pelham Church of England School Primary Good 2.3 miles St Edmund's College Not applicable 3.1 miles Hormead Church of England (VA) First School Primary Good 3.5 miles St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 3.5 miles Buntingford First School Primary 3.7 miles Avanti Brook Primary School Primary 3.8 miles

Household Income in Braughing Friars ONS 2023

The average total household income in Braughing Friars is approximately £75,626 a year before tax, 37% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £51,027. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Braughing Friars £75,626

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £51,027.

Businesses in Braughing Friars ONS 2025

There are approximately 575 active businesses based in Braughing Friars, around 67 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 93% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 6 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

575 Total businesses

67 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 93%

Small, 10-49 5%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Braughing Friars IMD 2025

Braughing Friars sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

7/10

Income

7/10

Employment

8/10

Education

6/10

Health

9/10

Housing

3/10

Living Environment

4/10

Children 0-15 19%

Working age 61%

Older 65+ 20%

1,631 Children (0-15) 19%

5,225 Working Age 61%

1,679 Older (65+) 20%

Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19.2% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Braughing Friars 14 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Braughing Friars records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Anti-social behaviour is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled small town with a strong sense of community.

Anti-Social Behaviour 3

Violence & Sexual Offences 3

Criminal Damage & Arson 2

Drugs 2

Vehicle Crime 2

Bicycle Theft 1

Shoplifting 1

Local Policing

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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bishops Stortford Train Station 5.1 miles

Stansted Mountfitchet Train Station 6.1 miles

Ware (Herts) Train Station 7.4 miles

Sawbridgeworth Train Station 7.5 miles

Watton-At-Stone Train Station 8 miles

St Margarets (Herts) Train Station 8.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Albury End 0.9 miles Braughing 1.2 miles Albury 1.2 miles Broken Green 1.2 miles Green End 1.4 miles Gravesend 1.4 miles Hadham Ford 1.8 miles Hay Street 1.8 miles Wellpond Green 1.9 miles Bromley 1.9 miles Clapgate 2 miles Patmore Heath 2 miles

Local Government

District East Hertfordshire

County Hertfordshire

Ward Thundridge & Standon

Constituency North East Hertfordshire

Parish Thundridge

Region East of England

Home Ownership in Braughing Friars

Of the 3,413 households in and around Braughing Friars, 77% are owned, 12% are socially rented and 11% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 77% Social rented 12% Private rented 11%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Braughing Friars.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braughing Friars

What is the population of Braughing Friars?

Braughing Friars has a population of approximately 8,537 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Braughing Friars?

The average property in and around Braughing Friars sold for about £606,423, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 74% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Braughing Friars a deprived area?

Braughing Friars sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 7 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Braughing Friars?

Braughing Friars is covered by the SG11 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Braughing Friars?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Braughing Friars, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Braughing Friars?

The nearest railway station to Braughing Friars is Bishops Stortford Train Station, about 5.1 miles away.

Streets in SG11 30 shown View all streets

A120 2 Acremore Street 3 Albury Road 12 Arthur Martin Leake Way 1 Ashcroft Lane 1 Ashleigh Park 2 Aston Road 2 B1368 3 Barleymead Way 1 Barwick Road 2 Batchelors 2 Baud Close 2 Beggarman's Lane 1 Bird Court 1 Bozen Green Lane 1 Britannia 1 Bromley Lane 5 Buntingford Road 1 Cambridge Road 1 Cannons Court 1 Chalk Gardens 1 Chapel Lane 9 Chapmans End 1 Chapmans Yard 1 Chequers Close 2 Church End 3 Churchfields 1 Clements Close 2 Cooper's Yard 2 Dark Lane 1

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