Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

IVATT COURT, SG4 0ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVATT COURT, SG4 0ES.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 61,700 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

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.

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

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.

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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

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 49%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Vehicle crime27
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.2 km
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Mary Exton Primary School

Good174 pupils0.3 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils0.8 km
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Purwell Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.9 km
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Whitehill Junior School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.0 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good438 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor1.0 km
  • The Millstream Public House0.9 km
fastfood

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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Puccino's0.9 km
  • Saddlery Cafe1.0 km
  • North Herts College Hitchin Campus0.8 km
  • Station Shop0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Benslow Music Trust0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Ninesprings Local0.6 km
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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