Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

NEW ROAD COTTAGE, SG4 8JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD COTTAGE, SG4 8JD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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 8JD 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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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 43, SG4 8JD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £442k 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 8JD is a safe, established residential area on New Road Cottage, 0.1km from Bendish in North Hertfordshire. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG4 8JD 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8JD 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 8JD. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 442,500

1 sales · Mean £ 442,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SG4 8JD has low crime rates — 3 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 behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good81 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton Airport Parkway5.9 km
  • Luton Airport7.1 km
  • Luton7.3 km