Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

NORTON ROAD, SG7 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON ROAD, SG7 5AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

406

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG7 5AU 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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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG7 5AU spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SG7 5AU is a sought-after residential area on Norton Road, 1.0km from Norton in Baldock. Administratively it sits within Baldock Town ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00119817 (shared with 14 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 SG7 5AU. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG7 5AU has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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The Knights Templar School

Good1461 pupils0.8 km
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Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good413 pupils0.9 km
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Brandles School

Inadequate61 pupils1.1 km
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Weston Way Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Junior Mixed School

Good234 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Infants' School

Requires Improvement133 pupils1.4 km
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St John Roman Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • W H Smith Local0.8 km
  • Chapmans0.8 km
  • Costcutter Supermarket0.8 km
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd0.8 km
  • Tokoindonesia.Co.Uk0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Avenue Park Sports Club0.6 km
  • The Engine0.7 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.5 km
  • The Victoria0.7 km
  • White Hart0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Baldock Spice0.7 km
  • BATCH FIFTY TWO0.7 km
  • Bombay Bistro0.8 km
  • Chez Burton1.0 km
  • Chilli Lounge0.7 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baldock Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Maltings Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Baldock Grill0.8 km
  • Baldock Pizza & Burger House0.7 km
  • Priory Picnics0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Templars Cross Lodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Baldock0.6 km
  • Letchworth Garden City2.7 km
  • Arlesey5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Orange Tree PH0.5 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.5 km