SG4 0AB is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Ickleford in Hitchin. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Bearton ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
Within the SG4 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of North Hertfordshire.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SG4 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00119868 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SG4 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG4 0AB.
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35
£ 55,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 0AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SG4 0AB — age 35, 52% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 0AB. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SG4 0AB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ickleford Primary School
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
The Priory School
Fearnhill School
The Highfield School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Exacta Supply0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Ravidassia Community Centre0.1 km
- Emil Dale School of Performing Arts0.3 km
- Hitchin Lavender1.0 km
- Rich-blend0.5 km
- Space2play (Herts) Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cantina Carnitas0.6 km
- Harry's Coconut Shack0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin1.7 km
- Letchworth Garden City2.8 km
- Baldock5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rydal Way0.1 km
- Hunting Gate0.3 km
- Hunting Gate0.3 km
- Cam Centre0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SG40AB · Data under Open Government Licence