Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

NURSERY HILL, SG4 9GD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSERY HILL, SG4 9GD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

400

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 61,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 9GD 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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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SG4 9GD's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £562k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £562k. Property prices are trending down 52.7% year-on-year.

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

SG4 9GD is a mixed residential area on Nursery Hill, 0.4km from Highbury Road in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £562k, down 52.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 9GD are sourced from Output Area E00119906 (shared with 17 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 9GD. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 593,000

13 sales · Mean £ 604,576

Flat

£ 360,000

7 sales · Mean £ 360,785

Terraced

£ 339,000

1 sales · Mean £ 339,000

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

Crime around SG4 9GD is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences131
Anti-social behaviour68
Shoplifting32
Other theft20
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils0.1 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.4 km
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Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils0.6 km
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Hitchin Boys' School

Outstanding1286 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils0.8 km
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Good253 pupils1.0 km
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Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School

Outstanding420 pupils1.1 km
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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Feed up warm up0.9 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shop0.4 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • Nu-Cross Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Queen Mother Theatre0.5 km
  • Twisted Fabric0.4 km
  • Club 850.8 km
  • Jilar Spa and Bar0.5 km
  • The Radcliffe0.7 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Groundworks Coffee0.4 km
  • Hatter's Cafe0.5 km
  • Hitchin Cafe0.4 km
  • Hitchin Swim Centre Cafe0.9 km
  • + 67 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Hitchin Best Kebab & Pizza0.9 km
  • Hitchin Chop Suey Bar0.9 km
  • Rainbow Smoothie0.4 km
  • Sam's Pizza At The Brickyard0.6 km
  • Sandwidges0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Waitrose Store0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hitchin Priory Hotel0.5 km
  • Benslow Music Trust0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Sun Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin1.1 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.9 km
  • Stevenage7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • ASDA0.1 km
  • ASDA0.2 km
  • Hollow Lane0.2 km
  • Hollow Lane0.2 km
  • St Mary's Square0.2 km