SG4 7SR is a sought-after residential area on Elderberry Drive, 0.2km from New England in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Priory ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG4, SG4 7SR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £775k. 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 7SR are sourced from Output Area E00119942 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELDERBERRY DRIVE, SG4 7SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELDERBERRY DRIVE, SG4 7SR.
315
46
£ 51,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 7SR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SG4 7SR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £775k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £775k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 7SR. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 640,000
3 sales · Mean £ 658,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG4 7SR has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitehill Junior School
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Hitchin Girls' School
William Ransom Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- M&Co Trading Limited0.8 km
- Meja Mija Self Service Store0.5 km
- St Ippolyts Stores0.8 km
- Ninesprings Local0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bird in Hand0.8 km
- The Bull0.8 km
- The Three Moorhens0.9 km
- The Orange Tree0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- BP Oakfields0.5 km
- Indian Hitchin0.9 km
- Oriental Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin1.9 km
- Letchworth Garden City5.6 km
- Stevenage6.0 km
Bus Stops
- New England Close0.2 km
- New England Close0.2 km
- Newlands Lane0.3 km
- Blackhorse Lane0.4 km
- Blackhorse Lane0.5 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SG47SR · Data under Open Government Licence