SG4 0PN is a safe, established residential area on Ruskin Lane, 0.6km from Purwell in Hitchin. Administratively it sits within Hitchin Walsworth ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG4, SG4 0PN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £543k.
Census 2021 statistics for SG4 0PN are sourced from Output Area E00119949 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSKIN LANE, SG4 0PN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSKIN LANE, SG4 0PN.
279
44
£ 54,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 0PN 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 0PN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £543k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 0PN. The average age is 44.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 562,500
2 sales · Mean £ 562,500
Semi-Detached
£ 490,000
2 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG4 0PN 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
Mary Exton Primary School
William Ransom Primary School
Purwell Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Whitehill Junior School
Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Indian Hitchin0.9 km
- Polcaros1.0 km
- J's Grill0.4 km
- Oriental Express0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Anchor1.0 km
- The Millstream Public House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- North Herts College Hitchin Campus0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Ninesprings Local0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin1.0 km
- Letchworth Garden City3.8 km
- Stevenage6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mary Exton School0.2 km
- Mary Exton School0.2 km
- Hardy Close0.3 km
- Hardy Close0.3 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SG40PN · Data under Open Government Licence