Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

HERMITAGE ROAD, SG5 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERMITAGE ROAD, SG5 1BS.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 1BS 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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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SG5 1BS combines 69% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

SG5 1BS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Hermitage Road, 0.5km from Butts Close in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Bearton ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG5 1BS offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SG5 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00169662 (shared with 20 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 1BS. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.0%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SG5 1BS is above average at 100 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 offences163
Anti-social behaviour102
Shoplifting74
Other theft31
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Hitchin Boys' School

Outstanding1286 pupils0.2 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.5 km
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Good253 pupils0.5 km
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York Road Nursery School

Outstanding120 pupils0.7 km
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Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School

Outstanding420 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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Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Hitchin Priory Hotel0.5 km
  • Sun Hotel0.4 km
  • Benslow Music Trust0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.1 km
  • Firs Hotel0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Allingham Brothers0.3 km
  • Anas Express0.3 km
  • Food Rescue Hub CIC0.5 km
  • Halsey's Deli & Eatery0.3 km
  • The Wholesome Weigh LTD0.3 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Angel Vaults0.4 km
  • Jack o' Legs0.4 km
  • Pitcher & Piano0.3 km
  • Rose & Crown0.3 km
  • The Block0.3 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Sodexo at ReAssure Hitchin0.5 km
  • Delizia0.3 km
  • Deroka0.4 km
  • Grill Mansion0.4 km
  • Los Reyes0.4 km
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
  • Waitrose Store0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Cornish Hearts0.3 km
  • Peri Peri and Grill Ltd0.4 km
  • Hitchin Best Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
  • Hitchin Chop Suey Bar0.5 km
  • Rainbow Smoothie0.2 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin1.0 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.7 km
  • Stevenage7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hermitage Road0.0 km
  • Hermitage Road0.0 km
  • Hermitage Road0.0 km
  • Bancroft0.1 km
  • Bancroft0.1 km