Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

GAPING LANE, SG5 2JF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAPING LANE, SG5 2JF.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 2JF 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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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SG5 2JF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SG5 2JF is a sought-after residential area on Gaping Lane, 0.4km from Butts Close in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG5 2JF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 2JF are sourced from Output Area E00119928 (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 2JF. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

SG5 2JF has low crime rates — 15 incidents 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order6
Other theft5
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School

Outstanding420 pupils0.1 km
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Good253 pupils0.6 km
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Hitchin Boys' School

Outstanding1286 pupils0.6 km
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Oughton Primary and Nursery School

Good237 pupils0.7 km
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York Road Nursery School

Outstanding120 pupils0.9 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.3 km
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Strathmore Infant and Nursery School

Good208 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hitchin Priory Hotel0.7 km
  • Sun Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Firs Hotel0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Allingham Brothers0.7 km
  • Anas Express0.8 km
  • Food Rescue Hub CIC1.0 km
  • Halsey's Deli & Eatery0.7 km
  • The Wholesome Weigh LTD0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Angel Vaults0.8 km
  • Jack o' Legs0.7 km
  • Pitcher & Piano0.7 km
  • Rose & Crown0.7 km
  • The Block0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Sodexo at ReAssure Hitchin0.7 km
  • Delizia0.7 km
  • Deroka0.7 km
  • Grill Mansion0.7 km
  • Los Reyes0.7 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Redhill News0.7 km
  • Waitrose Store0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Cornish Hearts0.7 km
  • Peri Peri and Grill Ltd0.7 km
  • Ali Baba Kebab House0.8 km
  • Burgerians0.5 km
  • Chinese Food Centre0.7 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin1.8 km
  • Letchworth Garden City5.2 km
  • Stevenage8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gray's Lane Hail and Ride0.3 km
  • West Hill0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Football Club0.4 km
  • Football Club0.5 km