Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

HEATH ROAD, SG4 8PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH ROAD, SG4 8PL.

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

362

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 8PL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG4 8PL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £390k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SG4 8PL is a sought-after residential area on Heath Road, 0.4km from Breachwood Green in Breachwood Green. Administratively it sits within Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG4 8PL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8PL are sourced from Output Area E00119979 (shared with 21 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 8PL. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Detached

£ 535,000

1 sales · Mean £ 535,000

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

SG4 8PL has low crime rates — 21 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good81 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Baileys Farm Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Red Lion0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton Airport Parkway4.7 km
  • Luton Airport5.7 km
  • Luton5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Road0.2 km
  • Oxford Road0.2 km
  • Lower Road0.3 km
  • Brownings Lane0.4 km
  • Brownings Lane0.4 km