Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

CHAPEL PLACE, SG5 4LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL PLACE, SG5 4LE.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 4LE 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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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SG5 4LE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SG5 4LE is a sought-after residential area on Chapel Place, 0.3km from Brook End in Stotfold. Administratively it sits within Stotfold and Langford ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG5, SG5 4LE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k. 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 4LE are sourced from Output Area E00177065 (shared with 5 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 4LE. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 520,000

2 sales · Mean £ 520,000

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

SG5 4LE has low crime rates — 17 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order12
Drugs9
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Roecroft Lower School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold

Good281 pupils0.5 km
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Pix Brook Academy

407 pupils0.6 km
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Etonbury Academy

Good923 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Day 1 Local Express0.4 km
  • Days0.2 km
  • JS Retailers PVT Ltd0.6 km
  • Liams Traditional Butchers0.5 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Chequers0.5 km
  • The Stag0.2 km
  • Stotfold Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Stotfold Football Club0.9 km
  • The Fox & Duck0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Box of Cakes0.3 km
  • India Lodge0.1 km
  • Randalls Tea Room0.6 km
  • Wild Coffee0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Evin Kebab & Pizza House0.1 km
  • Peking House0.3 km
  • Charles & Co Ltd0.4 km
  • Curry Hut0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey2.9 km
  • Baldock3.6 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Co Operative0.1 km
  • The Post Office0.2 km