Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

WILLIAN ROAD, SG4 0LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAN ROAD, SG4 0LW.

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Population

514

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG4 0LW 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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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 36, SG4 0LW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 25.3% year-on-year.

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

SG4 0LW is a safe, established residential area on Willian Road, 0.5km from Purwell in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Walsworth ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k, up 25.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 0LW are sourced from Output Area E00119958 (shared with 26 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 0LW. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 261,166

Semi-Detached

£ 276,000

3 sales · Mean £ 277,333

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

SG4 0LW has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good438 pupils0.3 km
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Purwell Primary School

Requires Improvement180 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Outstanding248 pupils0.9 km
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William Ransom Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils1.0 km
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Mary Exton Primary School

Good174 pupils1.2 km
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Hitchin Girls' School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.3 km
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York Road Nursery School

Outstanding120 pupils1.5 km
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Good214 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Exacta Supply0.8 km
  • Subway & Eurogarages0.8 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Cambridge Road Stores0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Anchor0.1 km
  • The Albert Inn1.0 km
  • Riverain Bowls Club0.2 km
  • The Millstream Public House0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Express Thai Takeaway0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut0.2 km
  • Polcaros0.1 km
  • Five Star Fish Shop0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Hitchin Kitchen Cafe1.0 km
  • Puccino's0.6 km
  • Saddlery Cafe0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.8 km
  • North Herts College Hitchin Campus0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Benslow Music Trust0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hitchin0.5 km
  • Letchworth Garden City3.3 km
  • Baldock6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cambridge Road0.0 km
  • Cambridge Road0.0 km
  • Walsworth Cross Roads0.1 km
  • Green Lane0.1 km
  • Walsworth Cross Roads0.1 km