Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

PRIORY COURT, SG4 9DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY COURT, SG4 9DJ.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 61,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 9DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG4 9DJ's 64% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £236,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG4 9DJ is a safe, established residential area on Priory Court, 0.3km from Hitchin Hill in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 9DJ are sourced from Output Area E00119895 (shared with 7 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 9DJ. 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

White / British83.1%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 195,000

15 sales · Mean £ 197,525

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG4 9DJ has low crime rates — 31 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.

Other theft34
Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour16
Drugs7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils0.5 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils1.2 km
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Hitchin Boys' School

Outstanding1286 pupils1.2 km
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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils1.2 km
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Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School

Outstanding420 pupils1.5 km
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St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School

Good176 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hitchin Priory Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Sun Hotel0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Allingham Brothers0.8 km
  • Anas Express0.8 km
  • Food Rescue Hub CIC0.5 km
  • Halsey's Deli & Eatery0.8 km
  • The Wholesome Weigh LTD0.8 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Angel Vaults0.7 km
  • Jack o' Legs0.8 km
  • Pitcher & Piano0.9 km
  • Rose & Crown0.8 km
  • The Block0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Sodexo at ReAssure Hitchin0.8 km
  • Delizia0.8 km
  • Deroka0.8 km
  • Grill Mansion0.8 km
  • Los Reyes0.8 km
  • + 45 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • BP Oakfields0.3 km
  • Indian Hitchin0.9 km
  • Rainbow Smoothie0.9 km
  • Southern Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Oriental Express0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin1.5 km
  • Letchworth Garden City5.3 km
  • Stevenage6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Maples0.0 km
  • The Maples0.0 km
  • Lister Avenue0.2 km
  • Lister Avenue0.2 km
  • Coach Drive0.3 km