Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

BESSEMER CLOSE, SG5 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BESSEMER CLOSE, SG5 1AG.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /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: SG5 1AG 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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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG5 1AG combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£757k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £757k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 2.1% year-on-year.

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

SG5 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Bessemer Close, 0.7km from Ickleford in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Bearton ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG5, SG5 1AG offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £757k, up 2.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG5 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00119866 (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 SG5 1AG. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 727,500

18 sales · Mean £ 699,694

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

SG5 1AG has low crime rates — 25 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 behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Good155 pupils0.1 km
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The Priory School

Good1273 pupils0.3 km
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Strathmore Infant and Nursery School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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Ickleford Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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York Road Nursery School

Outstanding120 pupils1.0 km
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Good253 pupils1.2 km
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Oughton Primary and Nursery School

Good237 pupils1.2 km
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Hitchin Boys' School

Outstanding1286 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Old George0.7 km
  • The Plume of Feathers0.8 km
  • Angels0.9 km
  • Hitchin Rugby Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rich-blend1.0 km
  • Space2play (Herts) Ltd1.0 km
  • Ravidassia Community Centre1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Harry's Coconut Shack1.0 km
  • Cantina Carnitas0.8 km
  • Curry House0.8 km
  • Uptown Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Ickleford Stores0.6 km
  • Premier Stores0.8 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Westmill Service Station0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin1.7 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.9 km
  • Arlesey6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Our Lady's School0.1 km
  • Our Lady's School0.2 km
  • Strathmore School0.4 km
  • The Priory School0.4 km
  • Burford Way0.5 km