Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG5 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG5 1DW.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /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: SG5 1DW 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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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SG5 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SG5 1DW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km from Highbury Road in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SG5 1DW 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00169665 (shared with 373 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 1DW. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.1%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around SG5 1DW is above average at 102 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour90
Shoplifting73
Other theft28
Public order23

school Local Schools

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Hitchin Boys' School

Outstanding1286 pupils0.4 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils0.6 km
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Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School

Outstanding420 pupils0.7 km
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Good253 pupils0.7 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 pupils0.9 km
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Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Hitchin Priory Hotel0.2 km
  • Sun Hotel0.1 km
  • Benslow Music Trust0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Firs Hotel1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Allingham Brothers0.1 km
  • Anas Express0.0 km
  • Food Rescue Hub CIC0.3 km
  • Halsey's Deli & Eatery0.0 km
  • The Wholesome Weigh LTD0.0 km
  • + 44 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Angel Vaults0.1 km
  • Jack o' Legs0.1 km
  • Pitcher & Piano0.1 km
  • Rose & Crown0.0 km
  • The Block0.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Sodexo at ReAssure Hitchin0.2 km
  • Delizia0.0 km
  • Deroka0.1 km
  • Grill Mansion0.1 km
  • Los Reyes0.1 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
  • Waitrose Store0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Cornish Hearts0.1 km
  • Peri Peri and Grill Ltd0.1 km
  • Hitchin Best Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
  • Hitchin Chop Suey Bar0.8 km
  • Rainbow Smoothie0.1 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin1.2 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.9 km
  • Stevenage7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mary's Square0.1 km
  • St Mary's Square0.2 km
  • St Mary's Square0.2 km
  • St Mary's Square0.2 km
  • Bancroft0.2 km