Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

WHITWELL ROAD, SG4 8BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITWELL ROAD, SG4 8BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

359

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 8BU 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG4 8BU's 50% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £479k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SG4 8BU is a safe, established residential area on Whitwell Road, 0.7km from Easthall in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG4 8BU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £479k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00119975 (shared with 43 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 8BU. 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

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 437,850

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SG4 8BU has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Strathmore Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stevenage4.4 km
  • Knebworth5.9 km
  • Hitchin7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Strathmore Arms PH0.1 km
  • Strathmore Arms PH0.1 km
  • Stagenhoe Lodges0.5 km
  • Stagenhoe Lodges0.5 km