SG4 0ES is a sought-after residential area on Ivatt Court, 0.5km from Hitchin in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Highbury ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SG4 0ES offers 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. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £710k, up 9.9% year-on-year. 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 0ES are sourced from Output Area E00119901 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IVATT COURT, SG4 0ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVATT COURT, SG4 0ES.
280
35
£ 61,700 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 0ES 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.
Area Character
SG4 0ES is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 0ES. The average age is 34.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 710,000
4 sales · Mean £ 698,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG4 0ES has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
William Ransom Primary School
Mary Exton Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Purwell Primary School
Whitehill Junior School
Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Anchor1.0 km
- The Millstream Public House0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Polcaros1.0 km
- Indian Hitchin0.6 km
- J's Grill0.7 km
- Oriental Express0.6 km
- Five Star Fish Shop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Puccino's0.9 km
- Saddlery Cafe1.0 km
- North Herts College Hitchin Campus0.8 km
- Station Shop0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Benslow Music Trust0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Ninesprings Local0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin0.8 km
- Letchworth Garden City4.1 km
- Stevenage6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hardy Close0.1 km
- Kingsdown0.1 km
- Hardy Close0.1 km
- Gibson Close0.2 km
- Mary Exton School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG40ES · Data under Open Government Licence