SG5 is a postcode district in North Hertfordshire, East of England, covering 926 active and 437 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SG5 (14%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SG5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SG5 are around £439k, down 6.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SG5 at 216 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 41 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 SG5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SG5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SG5 postcode area.
35,314
41
£ 51,380 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SG5 is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £439k. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Pix Brook Academy
Shillington Lower School
Roecroft Lower School
York Road Nursery School
Hexton Junior Mixed and Infant School
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Pirton School
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Firs Hotel
- Offley Place
- Premier Inn
- Sun Hotel
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Fairfield Bowls Club
- Stotfold Conservative Club
- Stotfold Football Club
- The Chequers
- The Crown
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Costa Coffee Drive Thru
- India Lodge
- Randalls Tea Room
- The View
- Wild Coffee
- + 80 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
- Redhill News
- Sainsbury's
- Waitrose Store
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Akash Tandoori
- Ali Baba Kebab House
- Atlantic Bay Fish and Chips
- Bodillys Oriental Cuisine
- Bodrum Take Away
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Day 1 Local Express
- Days
- JS Retailers PVT Ltd
- Liams Traditional Butchers
- One Stop
- + 60 more
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