SG4 0JE is a sought-after residential area on Cooks Way, 0.2km from Walsworth in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Walsworth ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SG4 0JE offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of North Hertfordshire. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0JE are sourced from Output Area E00189374 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOKS WAY, SG4 0JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKS WAY, SG4 0JE.
220
29
£ 54,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 0JE 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 0JE is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 0JE. The average age is 29.4. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG4 0JE has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
York Road Nursery School
Hitchin Girls' School
William Ransom Primary School
Hitchin Boys' School
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road)0.7 km
- Feed up warm up0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- Nisa0.6 km
- Days of Ashwell Ltd0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Queen Mother Theatre0.8 km
- The Anchor0.5 km
- Club 850.6 km
- The Radcliffe0.6 km
- Molly Malones0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Mint Leaf1.0 km
- Hitchin Kitchen Cafe0.5 km
- Molly's Tea Room1.0 km
- Puccino's0.3 km
- Rich-blend0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Golden Express Thai Takeaway0.7 km
- Hitchin Best Kebab & Pizza0.5 km
- Hitchin Chop Suey Bar0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- Polcaros0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Benslow Music Trust0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin0.4 km
- Letchworth Garden City3.6 km
- Baldock6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hitchin Station0.2 km
- North Herts College0.2 km
- Hitchin Station0.2 km
- Hitchin Railway Station0.3 km
- Hitchin Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG40JE · Data under Open Government Licence