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.
WILLIAN ROAD, SG4 0LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAN ROAD, SG4 0LW.
514
36
£ 54,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Purwell Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
William Ransom Primary School
Mary Exton Primary School
Hitchin Girls' School
York Road Nursery School
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Anchor0.1 km
- The Albert Inn1.0 km
- Riverain Bowls Club0.2 km
- The Millstream Public House0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Express Thai Takeaway0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.2 km
- Polcaros0.1 km
- Five Star Fish Shop0.7 km
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Benslow Music Trust0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SG40LW · Data under Open Government Licence