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.
LARKINS CLOSE, SG7 5DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKINS CLOSE, SG7 5DG.
427
41
£ 50,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
The Knights Templar School
Brandles School
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Weston Way Nursery School
St Mary's Junior Mixed School
St Mary's Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SG75DG · Data under Open Government Licence