SG4 8BP is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Bury, The in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SG4 8BP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8BP are sourced from Output Area E00119975 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG4 8BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG4 8BP.
359
43
£ 52,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 8BP 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 43, SG4 8BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 8BP. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Walden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lalita Rose1.0 km
- Nine Wells Watercress Farm0.8 km
- Whitwell Post Office and Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bull Inn0.6 km
- Strathmore Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Emily's Teashop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stevenage5.2 km
- Knebworth6.3 km
- Hitchin8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SG48BP · Data under Open Government Licence