Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

FOOTBALL CLOSE, SG7 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOOTBALL CLOSE, SG7 5BL.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG7 5BL 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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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG7 5BL's 69% ownership and 44-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 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Football Close, 0.8km from Pembroke Road 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 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00119816 (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 5BL. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

SG7 5BL has low crime rates — 29 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good413 pupils0.3 km
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The Knights Templar School

Good1461 pupils0.5 km
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Brandles School

Inadequate61 pupils0.8 km
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St John Roman Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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Weston Way Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Junior Mixed School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Infants' School

Requires Improvement133 pupils1.2 km
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Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Good226 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • The Famous0.9 km
  • Baldock Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Maltings Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Baldock Grill0.3 km
  • Baldock Pizza & Burger House0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Clothall Common Store1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • W H Smith Local0.2 km
  • Chapmans0.3 km
  • Costcutter Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Avenue Park Sports Club0.5 km
  • The Cock OBH limited0.5 km
  • The Engine0.1 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.3 km
  • The Victoria0.2 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Baldock Spice0.3 km
  • BATCH FIFTY TWO0.2 km
  • Bombay Bistro0.3 km
  • Café Luna0.5 km
  • Chez Burton0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Templars Cross Lodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Baldock0.2 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.1 km
  • Arlesey6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Baldock Railway Station0.1 km
  • Baldock Railway Station0.1 km
  • Baldock Rail Station0.1 km
  • Baldock Rail Station0.1 km
  • Methodist Church0.2 km