SG7 5AP is a safe, established residential area on Norton Road, 0.7km from Baldock in Baldock. Administratively it sits within Baldock Town ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG7, SG7 5AP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £740k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00119819 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTON ROAD, SG7 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON ROAD, SG7 5AP.
300
45
£ 50,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG7 5AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG7 5AP combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£740k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £740k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG7 5AP. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 740,000
1 sales · Mean £ 740,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG7 5AP has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
The Knights Templar School
Brandles School
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
Weston Way Nursery School
St Mary's Junior Mixed School
St Mary's Infants' School
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd0.7 km
- Halfords Ltd1.0 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- W H Smith Local0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Jubilee Social0.8 km
- Baldock Spice0.3 km
- BATCH FIFTY TWO0.3 km
- Bombay Bistro0.3 km
- Café Luna0.5 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- The Famous0.8 km
- Baldock Fish Bar0.3 km
- Khoi Khoi FC0.9 km
- Maltings Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Baldock Grill0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Avenue Park Sports Club0.1 km
- The Cock OBH limited0.5 km
- The Engine0.5 km
- The Orange Tree PH0.1 km
- The Victoria0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Baldock0.6 km
- Letchworth Garden City2.7 km
- Hitchin6.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Orange Tree PH0.1 km
- The Gardens0.1 km
- The Gardens0.1 km
- The Orange Tree PH0.2 km
- Knights Templar School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG75AP · Data under Open Government Licence