Is SG5 4SW a safe place to live?

Yes, SG5 4SW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SG5 4SW?

The population for the SG5 4SW area is approximately 471 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SG5 4SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG5 4SW.

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Population

471

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG5 4SW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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10/10

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2/10

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10/10

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5/10

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10/10

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2/10

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7/10

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5/10

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Area Character

SG5 4SW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG5 4SW is a sought-after residential area located 1.1km from Brook End in Stotfold. Administratively it sits within Stotfold and Langford ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG5 4SW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 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 4SW are sourced from Output Area E00177057 (shared with 15 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 4SW. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%

Asian / British Asian9.8%

Black / African / Caribbean1.9%

Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active

FT: 48%

Unemployed: 1%

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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.

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

SG5 4SW has low crime rates — 16 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 offences16

Anti-social behaviour6

Public order4

Burglary2

Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

Fairfield Park Lower School

Outstanding476 pupils0.7 km

Roecroft Lower School

Requires Improvement392 pupils1.2 km

Stonehill School

Good234 pupils1.3 km

Northfields Infants and Nursery School

Good169 pupils1.5 km

The Grange Academy

Good204 pupils1.6 km

Gothic Mede Academy

Good307 pupils1.6 km

Pix Brook Academy

407 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Thornes Garden Nursery0.7 km
Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Fairfield Bowls Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Letchworth Garden City2.7 km
Arlesey3.0 km
Baldock3.9 km

Bus Stops

North Drive0.1 km
North Drive0.2 km