SG4 0PE is a safe, established residential area on Chaucer Way, 0.4km from Purwell in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Walsworth ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG4 0PE are sourced from Output Area E00119961 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAUCER WAY, SG4 0PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAUCER WAY, SG4 0PE.
365
39
£ 54,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 0PE 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.
Area Character
SG4 0PE is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £405k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 0PE. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 355,000
6 sales · Mean £ 316,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG4 0PE has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Purwell Primary School
Mary Exton Primary School
William Ransom Primary School
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Hitchin Girls' School
Whitehill Junior School
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Anchor0.6 km
- Riverain Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Millstream Public House0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Express Thai Takeaway0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- Polcaros0.6 km
- J's Grill0.8 km
- Five Star Fish Shop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Puccino's0.8 km
- Saddlery Cafe1.0 km
- North Herts College Hitchin Campus0.6 km
- Station Shop0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Benslow Music Trust0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Cambridge Road Stores0.7 km
- Days of Ashwell Ltd0.7 km
- Nisa0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin0.7 km
- Letchworth Garden City3.6 km
- Baldock6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chaucer Way0.1 km
- River Purwell0.1 km
- Chaucer Way0.2 km
- Chaucer Way0.2 km
- Chaucer Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG40PE · Data under Open Government Licence