Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

BYRON CLOSE, SG4 0QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYRON CLOSE, SG4 0QS.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 0QS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SG4 0QS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £420k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG4 0QS is a sought-after residential area on Byron Close, 0.5km from Walsworth in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Walsworth ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG4, SG4 0QS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 0QS are sourced from Output Area E00119966 (shared with 6 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 0QS. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 331,750

12 sales · Mean £ 336,104

Semi-Detached

£ 527,500

3 sales · Mean £ 525,833

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

SG4 0QS has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils0.4 km
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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.7 km
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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good438 pupils0.7 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.8 km
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Purwell Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils1.0 km
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Mary Exton Primary School

Good174 pupils1.1 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils1.1 km
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York Road Nursery School

Outstanding120 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road)1.0 km
  • Feed up warm up0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Nisa0.6 km
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Queen Mother Theatre0.8 km
  • The Anchor0.4 km
  • Club 850.7 km
  • The Radcliffe0.6 km
  • Molly Malones0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Golden Express Thai Takeaway0.6 km
  • Hitchin Best Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
  • Hitchin Chop Suey Bar0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • Polcaros0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Hitchin Kitchen Cafe0.5 km
  • Puccino's0.1 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.5 km
  • North Herts College Hitchin Campus0.2 km
  • Paprika Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Benslow Music Trust0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin0.1 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.7 km
  • Baldock6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • North Herts College0.1 km
  • North Herts College0.1 km
  • Hitchin Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hitchin Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hitchin Railway Station0.1 km