Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

KIPLING CLOSE, SG4 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIPLING CLOSE, SG4 0DU.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /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: SG4 0DU 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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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SG4 0DU's 56% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £352k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 31.7% year-on-year.

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

SG4 0DU is a safe, established residential area on Kipling Close, 0.6km from Purwell in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Walsworth ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £352k, up 31.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00119947 (shared with 3 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 0DU. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed14.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

8 sales · Mean £ 386,875

Terraced

£ 323,000

13 sales · Mean £ 316,153

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

SG4 0DU has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft5
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Mary Exton Primary School

Good174 pupils0.3 km
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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.5 km
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Purwell Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils1.0 km
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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good438 pupils1.1 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.3 km
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Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils1.3 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Indian Hitchin0.9 km
  • Golden Express Thai Takeaway1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • Polcaros0.9 km
  • J's Grill0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor0.9 km
  • The Millstream Public House0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Benslow Music Trust1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cambridge Road Stores1.0 km
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd1.0 km
  • Ninesprings Local0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • North Herts College Hitchin Campus0.8 km
  • Station Shop1.0 km
  • Puccino's1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin0.9 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.8 km
  • Stevenage6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Mary Exton School0.2 km
  • Mary Exton School0.2 km
  • Hardy Close0.2 km
  • Hardy Close0.3 km
  • Chaucer Way0.3 km