Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

ST FAITHS CLOSE, SG4 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST FAITHS CLOSE, SG4 0AX.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 0AX 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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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG4 0AX spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SG4 0AX is a sought-after residential area on St Faiths Close, 0.4km from Walsworth in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Walsworth ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

The people who live in SG4 0AX are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 SG4 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00119955 (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 SG4 0AX. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 177,750

2 sales · Mean £ 177,750

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

SG4 0AX has low crime rates — 15 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good438 pupils0.2 km
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Purwell Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils1.0 km
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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils1.2 km
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Mary Exton Primary School

Good174 pupils1.4 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.4 km
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York Road Nursery School

Outstanding120 pupils1.4 km
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Strathmore Infant and Nursery School

Good208 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Cambridge Road Stores0.2 km
  • Exacta Supply0.6 km
  • Subway & Eurogarages0.9 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Anchor0.2 km
  • Riverain Bowls Club0.1 km
  • The Millstream Public House0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Golden Express Thai Takeaway0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut0.2 km
  • Polcaros0.2 km
  • Cantina Carnitas1.0 km
  • Harry's Coconut Shack0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.9 km
  • North Herts College Hitchin Campus0.5 km
  • Station Shop0.7 km
  • Emil Dale School of Performing Arts0.9 km
  • Puccino's0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin0.7 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.1 km
  • Baldock6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Road0.1 km
  • Green Lane0.1 km
  • Walsworth Cross Roads0.2 km
  • Orchard Road0.2 km
  • East Close0.2 km