SG4 0PR is a sought-after residential area on Bradleys Corner, 0.2km 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 0PR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £463k, down 6.5% year-on-year. 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 0PR are sourced from Output Area E00119962 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADLEYS CORNER, SG4 0PR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADLEYS CORNER, SG4 0PR.
351
39
£ 54,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG4 0PR 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 0PR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £463k, 73% 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. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 0PR. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
13 sales · Mean £ 401,653
Terraced
£ 415,500
2 sales · Mean £ 415,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG4 0PR has low crime rates — 17 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
Purwell Primary School
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Mary Exton Primary School
William Ransom Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
North Herts Education Support Centre
The Highfield School
Hitchin Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Anchor0.5 km
- Riverain Bowls Club0.6 km
- The Millstream Public House0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Express Thai Takeaway0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- Polcaros0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Cambridge Road Stores0.4 km
- Days of Ashwell Ltd0.4 km
- Hedley Wright Wine Merchants0.8 km
- Nisa0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- North Herts College Hitchin Campus0.7 km
- Station Shop1.0 km
- The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant0.8 km
- Puccino's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hitchin0.9 km
- Letchworth Garden City3.1 km
- Baldock6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Desborough Road0.1 km
- Mountjoy0.1 km
- Mountjoy0.2 km
- Willian Road0.2 km
- Willian Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG40PR · Data under Open Government Licence