Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

BEDFORD ROAD, SG5 3RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD ROAD, SG5 3RT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

424

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 3RT 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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SG5 3RT has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SG5 3RT is a mixed residential area on Bedford Road, 0.6km from Snailswell in Holwell (North Hertfordshire). Administratively it sits within Cadwell ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG5 3RT is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.



Census 2021 statistics for SG5 3RT are sourced from Output Area E00119825 (shared with 16 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 3RT. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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Ickleford Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Holme Farm0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin3.5 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.3 km
  • Arlesey5.5 km