SG7 5AA is a sought-after residential area on Hopewell Road, 0.8km from Baldock in Baldock. Administratively it sits within Baldock Town ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SG7 5AA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, down 30.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00119799 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOPEWELL ROAD, SG7 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPEWELL ROAD, SG7 5AA.
358
48
£ 50,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SG7 5AA is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 30.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG7 5AA. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 132,500
5 sales · Mean £ 136,800
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
7 sales · Mean £ 349,571
Terraced
£ 227,000
5 sales · Mean £ 244,820
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG7 5AA has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Knights Templar School
Brandles School
St Mary's Infants' School
St Mary's Junior Mixed School
Weston Way Nursery School
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd0.4 km
- Halfords Ltd0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- W H Smith Local0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Jubilee Social0.5 km
- Baldock Spice0.5 km
- BATCH FIFTY TWO0.6 km
- Bombay Bistro0.6 km
- Café Luna0.7 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The Famous0.8 km
- Baldock Fish Bar0.6 km
- Khoi Khoi FC0.6 km
- Maltings Fish and Chips0.7 km
- China Garden0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Avenue Park Sports Club0.2 km
- The Cock OBH limited0.7 km
- The Engine0.8 km
- The Orange Tree PH0.4 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Baldock0.8 km
- Letchworth Garden City2.4 km
- Hitchin6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hopewell Road0.2 km
- Hopewell Road0.2 km
- The Gardens0.4 km
- The Orange Tree PH0.4 km
- The Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SG75AA · Data under Open Government Licence