Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

SG4 0JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SG4 0JX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

284

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 0JX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SG4 0JX combines high owner-occupation (96%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SG4 0JX is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Purwell in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Walsworth ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG4 0JX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 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 0JX are sourced from Output Area E00119963 (shared with 11 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 0JX. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

SG4 0JX has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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North Herts Education Support Centre

Outstanding4 pupils0.7 km
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The Highfield School

Good974 pupils0.7 km
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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good438 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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Purwell Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils1.0 km
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Fearnhill School

Good516 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Express Thai Takeaway0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Days of Ashwell Ltd0.8 km
  • Hedley Wright Wine Merchants0.1 km
  • Cambridge Road Stores0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Nourish0.3 km
  • The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin1.6 km
  • Letchworth Garden City2.3 km
  • Baldock5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Rosehill Hospital0.2 km
  • Grovelands Avenue0.2 km
  • Grovelands Avenue0.3 km
  • Rosehill Hospital0.3 km
  • Hampden Road0.4 km