Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

PAYNES PARK, SG5 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAYNES PARK, SG5 1AR.

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Population

123

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 1AR 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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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SG5 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.

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

SG5 1AR is a well-regarded residential area on Paynes Park, 0.5km from Butts Close in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG5 1AR offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 4.7% 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00169667 (shared with 13 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 1AR. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 280,000

53 sales · Mean £ 276,146

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

Crime around SG5 1AR is moderate at 81 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 offences139
Anti-social behaviour84
Shoplifting58
Other theft26
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Hitchin Boys' School

Outstanding1286 pupils0.4 km
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Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School

Outstanding420 pupils0.6 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Good253 pupils0.7 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.8 km
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York Road Nursery School

Outstanding120 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils1.1 km
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Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hitchin Priory Hotel0.1 km
  • Sun Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Firs Hotel0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Allingham Brothers0.1 km
  • Anas Express0.2 km
  • Food Rescue Hub CIC0.4 km
  • Halsey's Deli & Eatery0.2 km
  • The Wholesome Weigh LTD0.2 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Angel Vaults0.2 km
  • Jack o' Legs0.1 km
  • Pitcher & Piano0.1 km
  • Rose & Crown0.2 km
  • The Block0.2 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Sodexo at ReAssure Hitchin0.1 km
  • Delizia0.2 km
  • Deroka0.2 km
  • Grill Mansion0.1 km
  • Los Reyes0.1 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Waitrose Store0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Cornish Hearts0.1 km
  • Peri Peri and Grill Ltd0.1 km
  • Hitchin Best Kebab & Pizza0.9 km
  • Hitchin Chop Suey Bar0.9 km
  • Rainbow Smoothie0.2 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin1.4 km
  • Letchworth Garden City5.1 km
  • Stevenage7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Grammar School Walk0.2 km
  • Bancroft0.3 km
  • Bancroft0.3 km
  • Bancroft0.3 km
  • West Hill0.3 km