Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

ICKNIELD WAY EAST, SG7 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ICKNIELD WAY EAST, SG7 5DE.

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Population

473

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG7 5DE 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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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SG7 5DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £409k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.

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

SG7 5DE is a sought-after residential area on Icknield Way East, 0.6km from Clothall Common in Baldock. Administratively it sits within Baldock East ward and the North East Hertfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG7, SG7 5DE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £409k, down 14.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00119791 (shared with 17 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 5DE. The average age is 44.5. 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 Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 313,750

2 sales · Mean £ 313,750

Detached

£ 575,000

5 sales · Mean £ 559,500

Terraced

£ 290,000

13 sales · Mean £ 298,692

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

SG7 5DE has low crime rates — 24 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft8
Public order5

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 pupils0.7 km
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Brandles School

Inadequate61 pupils1.0 km
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St John Roman Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils1.1 km
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Weston Way Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.3 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Clothall Common Store0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • W H Smith Local0.3 km
  • Chapmans0.4 km
  • Costcutter Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Avenue Park Sports Club0.8 km
  • The Cock OBH limited0.6 km
  • The Engine0.2 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.6 km
  • The Victoria0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Baldock Spice0.5 km
  • BATCH FIFTY TWO0.4 km
  • Bombay Bistro0.5 km
  • Café Luna0.6 km
  • Chez Burton0.6 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baldock Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Maltings Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Baldock Grill0.5 km
  • Baldock Pizza & Burger House0.4 km
  • Priory Picnics0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Templars Cross Lodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Baldock0.2 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.3 km
  • Arlesey6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Larkins Close0.1 km
  • Baldock Rail Station0.2 km
  • Baldock Rail Station0.2 km
  • Larkins Close0.2 km
  • Baldock Railway Station0.2 km