Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

WEST AVENUE, SG7 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST AVENUE, SG7 5AY.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG7 5AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG7 5AY's 63% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SG7 5AY is a sought-after residential area on West Avenue, 0.8km from Baldock in Baldock. Administratively it sits within Baldock Town ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00119820 (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 SG7 5AY. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Terraced

£ 384,500

2 sales · Mean £ 384,500

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

SG7 5AY has low crime rates — 25 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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The Knights Templar School

Good1461 pupils0.3 km
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Brandles School

Inadequate61 pupils0.6 km
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Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good413 pupils0.7 km
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Weston Way Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Junior Mixed School

Good234 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Infants' School

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.9 km
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St John Roman Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils1.1 km
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Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd0.7 km
  • Halfords Ltd0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • W H Smith Local0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Jubilee Social0.7 km
  • Baldock Spice0.3 km
  • BATCH FIFTY TWO0.4 km
  • Bombay Bistro0.4 km
  • Café Luna0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • The Famous0.8 km
  • Baldock Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Khoi Khoi FC0.8 km
  • Maltings Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Baldock Grill0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Avenue Park Sports Club0.0 km
  • The Cock OBH limited0.6 km
  • The Engine0.6 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.2 km
  • The Victoria0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Baldock0.6 km
  • Letchworth Garden City2.6 km
  • Hitchin6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Orange Tree PH0.2 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.2 km
  • The Gardens0.2 km
  • The Gardens0.2 km
  • Knights Templar School0.4 km