Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

LARKINS CLOSE, SG7 5DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKINS CLOSE, SG7 5DG.

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Population

427

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Avg Age

41

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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 5DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SG7 5DG — age 41, 76% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £324k 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 5DG is a sought-after residential area on Larkins Close, 0.7km from Clothall Common 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 5DG offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% 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: Average house prices are around £324k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG7 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00119815 (shared with 6 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 5DG. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 307,500

22 sales · Mean £ 323,461

Terraced

£ 287,000

11 sales · Mean £ 288,818

Detached

£ 272,000

1 sales · Mean £ 272,000

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

SG7 5DG 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft7
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good413 pupils0.4 km
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The Knights Templar School

Good1461 pupils0.7 km
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Brandles School

Inadequate61 pupils1.1 km
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St John Roman Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils1.2 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 Store0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • W H Smith Local0.3 km
  • Chapmans0.5 km
  • Costcutter Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Avenue Park Sports Club0.7 km
  • The Cock OBH limited0.7 km
  • The Engine0.2 km
  • The Orange Tree PH0.5 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 Luna0.7 km
  • Chez Burton0.7 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baldock Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Maltings Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Baldock Grill0.5 km
  • Baldock Pizza & Burger House0.4 km
  • Priory Picnics0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Templars Cross Lodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Baldock0.1 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.3 km
  • Arlesey6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Larkins Close0.0 km
  • Larkins Close0.1 km
  • Baldock Rail Station0.1 km
  • Baldock Rail Station0.1 km
  • Baldock Railway Station0.2 km