Area Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SG4 postcode area.

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Population

30,779

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,017 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG4's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £610k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £610k. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.

home £610,425 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG4 is a postcode district in North Hertfordshire, East of England, covering 880 active and 356 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SG4 (15%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (9%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SG4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SG4 are around £610k, up 8.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SG4 at 139 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SG4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1500
Anti-social behaviour883
Other theft382
Criminal damage and arson333
Vehicle crime301

school Local Schools

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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils
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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good438 pupils
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Kimpton Primary School

Good172 pupils
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Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good81 pupils
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St Paul's Walden Primary School

Requires Improvement79 pupils
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Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good98 pupils
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Purwell Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils
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Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The Healing Path
  • Baileys Farm Bed & Breakfast
  • Benslow Music Trust
  • Farmhouse At Redcoats
  • Lodge Farmhouse B&B
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • The Cricketers
  • Bird in Hand
  • Bricklayers Arms PH
  • George and Dragon
  • Hermit Of Redcoats
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Codicote Spice
  • Carousel Cafe
  • Chesfield Downs Golf Club Ltd
  • Emil Dale School of Performing Arts
  • Emily's Teashop
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • BP Oakfields
  • Cantina Carnitas
  • Five Star Fish Shop
  • Golden Express Thai Takeaway
  • Harry's Coconut Shack
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Budgens of Kimpton
  • Cambridge Road Stores
  • Codicote Pharmacy
  • Days of Ashwell
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd
  • + 23 more