Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

LAWRENCE CLOSE, SG4 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE CLOSE, SG4 0BF.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SG4 0BF has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG4 0BF is a safe, established residential area on Lawrence Close, 0.3km from Walsworth in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Walsworth ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG4 0BF is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00119952 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 0BF. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.1%
Asian / British Asian13.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 367,000

1 sales · Mean £ 367,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG4 0BF has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour38
Violence and sexual offences37
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good438 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils1.1 km
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Purwell Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils1.2 km
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Strathmore Infant and Nursery School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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York Road Nursery School

Outstanding120 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Good155 pupils1.2 km
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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils1.4 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Exacta Supply0.3 km
  • Subway & Eurogarages0.8 km
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd0.5 km
  • Hedley Wright Wine Merchants1.0 km
  • Nisa0.2 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Emil Dale School of Performing Arts0.7 km
  • Puccino's0.7 km
  • Rich-blend0.5 km
  • Space2play (Herts) Ltd0.9 km
  • The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Harry's Coconut Shack0.5 km
  • Golden Express Thai Takeaway0.5 km
  • Hitchin Best Kebab & Pizza1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Polcaros0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Anchor0.5 km
  • Molly Malones1.0 km
  • Riverain Bowls Club0.3 km
  • The Millstream Public House0.5 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin0.8 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.2 km
  • Baldock6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • East Close0.1 km
  • East Close0.1 km
  • Walsworth Common0.1 km
  • Highover Way0.2 km
  • Tristram Road0.2 km